His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 695

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!”

she changed her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the

to see

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

is the soup I specially made for you

and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it

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

just visited you, and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that

smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good

is this considered

by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune

the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy

you are right. I knew

you, fearing it

this point? Just tell

walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa,

with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying Marilla’s

girl from the Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call her an idiot,

in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left

hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

“He knows, yet he still wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this

by Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in

unwanted daughter into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! 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 Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning and call

hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go

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

of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could

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

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

we 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 lips.

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce

the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven

who had forged a peaceful life for

tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower

he didn’t know

study that night was like a barely visible crack

might end just

casting over the sky, eventually covering the

her as if

had learned to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without

noticed anything unusual.

anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond

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