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 and obedience as she entered

to

his eyes, replacing it

made for you

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

Barry took

the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on

ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the horizon,

this considered good

Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as

married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy

are right. I knew you were bothered by this.”

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

could be worse at this

heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at this”

it with a puzzled look, and 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 family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call

It turns out her mind is

furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

“Grandpa, calm down, your health is important!”

your brother know about

He knows everything”

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

has 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

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

him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news

he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at a

granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection.

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

madly in love, couldn’t help

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

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her

turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly

the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped

forged a peaceful life for

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

he didn’t

night was like a

might end just

casting over

watching over her as if she were the most

steber upon returning home, focusing

noticed anything unusual.

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

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