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!”

mask of sweetness and

I’ve come to

the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial

is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for

on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling

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, is that for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s engagement?”

is ambiguous, “It seems good

How is this considered

handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is

take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy family!

right. I knew you were

else I haven’t told you, fearing it

could be worse at this point? Just tell

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

he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief

Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed!

coughing and puffing, his face

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

about this girl’s

He knows everything”

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

been 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,” Edith said with a hint of disdain.

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

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

He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding

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

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 stop bothering my brother, as

love, couldn’t help but worry. “What

it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just

Marilla returned to her normal study

the significant crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to be calmed.

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

was the one who had forged a peaceful life

built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower

didn’t

study that night was like a barely visible crack on

might end just like

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

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

disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing her emotions.

noticed anything unusual.

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