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!”

expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she

to see you!”

momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah, Edith, my

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

for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please have a taste.”

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

brother 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 for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s

good news is on the

news? How is this considered good news!”

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

it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven

I knew you were bothered by this.”

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

worse at this

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

as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened

Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

“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

always felt something was 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,

could hardly breathe, coughing

back, “Grandpa, calm

know about

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 illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he

meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said

burned with fury as he slapped 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

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

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

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

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

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

it will sever their ties once and for

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her

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

of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity

one who had forged a peaceful life for

would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was

didn’t know was-

study that night was like a barely visible crack on the

just

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

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

in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on

hadn’t noticed anything

paintings, which became increasingly