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!”

of sweetness and obedience as

come to see

his eyes, replacing it with

you with my

to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms

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

in your face. There’s

ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the horizon,

news? How is this

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

it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under

knew you were bothered by this.”

there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it

could be worse at this point? Just tell me!”

to the coffee table, pulling out

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

from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

with malice, “She, and the entire Abernathy family, have been hiding Marilla’s condition from you. In fact, she has severe autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk

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! She’s gone, and yet she left

hardly breathe, coughing and puffing,

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is

brother know about this

He knows everything”

lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he infatuated with

of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop

bunch of liars! They want to push their 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!

soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr.

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

you’ve always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety

replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can persuade her

help but worry.

their ties once and for all, Edith

period of rest, Marilla returned to

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

were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential

had forged a peaceful life

and flawless ivory tower to

didn’t

study that night was like a barely

might end just like that.

spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually

her as if

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

hadn’t noticed anything

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

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