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!”

of sweetness

I’ve come to

gloom from his eyes,

this is the soup I specially made for you with my own

best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and

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

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

seems good news is on the horizon,

news? How is this considered good news!”

down, 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

years before the whole Fairhaven group falls

right. I knew you were bothered

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

worse at this point?

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

look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical

Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

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, dropping out midway because of her condition

turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit daughter to plague my precious

he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet red.

back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health

your brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

uncontrollable, almost bewildered, “He knows, yet he still wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that

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.

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

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

He’s also on good terms with Mr.

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

a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can

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

perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing

Marilla returned to her

through, the orderly environment

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

was the one who had forged a

flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a

he didn’t

the study that night was like a barely visible

end just like that.

slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the

side every day, watching over her as if she were

her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning

hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

was anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings,

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