Chapter 695

Edith stopped in front of them, revealing a sweet smile, putting on quite the show.

“Well, little Edith, how have you been keeping?” Gary asked with feigned concern on the side.

“Much better, thank you for asking. Uncle.”

“That’s good to hear. You’re the apple in the Fairhaven family’s eye. If something happened to you, it would pain your grandpa and your mom to death! Gary’s words were intended for Jareth’s ears.

Then, with a meaningful wink at Edith, Gary hummed a tune and walked away

“What are you doing here? Jareth’s gaze was icy as he stared her down.

I've brought some homemade ginseng tea for Grandpa, while it’s still hot.”

Edith batted her innocent eyes, “Jareth, you wouldn’t deny me the chance to serve Grandpa, would you?”

Jareth’s eyes narrowed as he lifted a finger, pointing it at her face with an oppressive force.

Without a word, his silence was more intimidating than any threat, causing Edith’s heart to race and her hands, holding the tray, to tremble slightly.

“Edith, I’m warning you, don’t play tricks. Otherwise, I’ll pull out that forked tongue of yours and chop off your treacherous legs. Just try if you don’t believe me.”

With those words, Jareth brushed past her and left with long strides.

Edith glared fiercely at the unshakable tall back of the man, atid bitterly gritted her teeth.

“Heh, then let’s just see!”

a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered

to

his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah, Edith, my dear”

I specially made for you with

to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling

did you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his

in

“It seems good news is on the horizon, right?”

this considered good news!”

bowl down, his temper flaring, “I only have one grandson, and he’s being toyed with by that Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same as giving it to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t

take few years before the whole Fairhaven

knew you were bothered by

sighed, “Actually, there’s something else I haven’t told you,

at this point?

her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a

look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly

Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and

felt something was off about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed!

could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing,

“Grandpa, calm down, your health is

about this

He knows everything”

he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have

He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled

As long as I’m alive for one more day. I will not let that girl step a foot inside our door! I’ll go see Hamilton

old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If

is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our

your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a

and I have the bond of former classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can

madly in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade

resort to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her

of rest, Marilla returned

significant crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested

deleted, and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school,

the one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who

what he didn’t know

the study that night was like a barely visible crack on

might end just

over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it

her as

her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing

noticed anything unusual.

was her paintings, which

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