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

come to

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

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

and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for

Barry took a

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.

that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is

news? How is this considered good news!”

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 to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he considered the

few years before the

you are right. I knew

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

could be worse at this point?

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

with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in

from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates

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

hardly breathe, coughing and puffing,

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

brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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

finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with a hint of

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

knelt beside the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big brother

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

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

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

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

to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith

of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

the orderly environment

deleted, and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained

one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

ivory tower to

what he didn’t know

overheard outside the study that night was like a barely

end just like that.

would slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the

stayed by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her

learned to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without

noticed anything unusual.

her paintings, which became increasingly dim and

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