His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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!”

to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she

come to see you!”

his granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with

this is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered

dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa,

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

I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s

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

How is this considered good news!”

the 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

years before the whole

I knew

sighed, “Actually, there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only

this point? Just tell me!”

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

scanned it quickly, his eyes widened

the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 behind her back and call her an idiot, or

child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective

so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet red.

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down,

your brother know about this

He knows everything”

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

appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop

the armrest of his sofa, “The entire Abernathy family are a 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! I’ll go see Hamilton Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning and call off this engagement!” “Grandpa, that may not be the

hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big brother immediately.

an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will

thoughtful granddaughter, 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 and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how

of former classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice

thinking of his grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but

sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips.

Marilla returned to

orderly environment suggested

the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about

who had forged a peaceful

built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in a greenhouse.

didn’t know was-

overheard outside the study that night was like

just

over the sky,

side every day, watching over her as if she were the most precious

had learned to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning

hadn’t noticed anything

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