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 obedience as she

come to see you!”

from his eyes, replacing it

this is the soup I specially made for you with my

best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes

took

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

seems good news is on

this considered

by that Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts,

the whole

you are right. I knew you were

I haven’t told you, fearing

at this point? Just tell

and walked to the coffee table, pulling

eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying Marilla’s name.

Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

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

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm

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

now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said

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!

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

how he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding

granddaughter, you’ve always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice

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

help but worry. “What if you

Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just wait

period of rest, Marilla returned

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

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

the one who had forged a peaceful life for

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

what he didn’t know

night was like a barely visible

end just like

web casting over

watching over her as if she were the most precious

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

noticed anything unusual.

paintings, which became increasingly dim and

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