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!”

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

come to see you!”

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

soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for a whole day?”

hearty dish is best for when you’re

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

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

“It seems good news is on the

this considered good news!”

and he’s being toyed with by that Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of

before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the

you are right. I knew you were bothered by

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

at this point? Just tell

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

his eyes

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 behind her back and call her an idiot, or a simpleton. She didn’t even complete college,

mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit daughter

breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet

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

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

bewildered, “He knows, yet 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 desires. Why is he infatuated with

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

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

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

on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding

granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how

replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can persuade her to stop bothering my brother, as they

couldn’t help but worry.

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. “Just wait and see,”

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned

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

the scene of the incident, the school,

was the one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

to

didn’t know

was like a barely visible

just like

spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it into

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

upon returning home, focusing

hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

about the young mistress, it was her paintings,