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!”

mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the study.

I’ve come to see you!”

gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a

for you with my own hands, simmered for

hearty dish is best for when

down?” Barry took a

as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and

good

is 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

doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group

you are right. I knew

else I haven’t told you,

worse at this point? Just tell

her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa,

it 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

the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 a simpleton. She didn’t even complete college, dropping out midway because of

child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left

could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing,

back, “Grandpa, calm down,

your brother know about this

He knows everything”

he still wants to marry her? Has he 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

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

dead body! As long as I’m alive for one more day. I will not

beside the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly

it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus,

a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his

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 persuade her to

help but worry. “What

but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her

period of rest, Marilla returned to her

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 Fairhaven Group, remained

one who had forged a

Jareth would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to

what he didn’t know

outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack

just like

casting over the sky, eventually

stayed by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if she were the most

the steber upon returning home, focusing

hadn’t noticed

mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more

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