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!”

gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and

I’ve come to

cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with

soup I specially made for you with my own

the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms

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

visited you, 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

ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the

news? How is this considered good news!”

with by 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

I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the

knew you were bothered by

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

at this

turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden

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

the Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 and call

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

so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

calm down, your health is important!”

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

yet he 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 he desires.

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.

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

taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will

how 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

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

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 they have

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

bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a

Marilla returned to

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

the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained

had forged a peaceful

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

what he didn’t

Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack on the

end just like

it would slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it

day, watching over her as

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

noticed

the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s