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!”

gloomy expression to a mask of

come to

his eyes, replacing it with

I specially made for you with

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

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

in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table,

seems good news is on the

news? How is this

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

will take few years before the

are right. I knew you were

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

be worse at this point? Just tell me!”

walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look

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

girl from the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

I 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

coughing and puffing, his face turning beet red.

calm down, your health is important!”

brother know about this

He knows everything”

that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he infatuated with a

He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with

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

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

also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus,

said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could this

Grandpa, Marilla 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

love, couldn’t help but worry.

once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

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

school, under pressure from the influential

who had forged a peaceful life

to shelter his girl, who

what he didn’t know

study that night was like a

just like

web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it into

her as if she were the most precious

upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing

hadn’t noticed

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

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