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!”

changed her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness

come to see

cleared the gloom from his eyes,

soup I specially made for you with my

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

took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness

just 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

that is ambiguous, “It seems good news

How is this considered

bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the

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

you are right. I knew you were bothered by

haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to

could be worse at this point? Just

a cold sinker in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a

he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in

Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone

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

hardly breathe, coughing

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down,

your brother know about

He knows everything”

bewildered, “He knows, yet he still wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness?

finding

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 thing

him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big brother

also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our

thoughtful granddaughter, you’ve always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could this matter be

and 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

couldn’t help but worry. “What if you

once and for

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her

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

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

who had forged a peaceful life for

and flawless ivory tower to shelter

didn’t know

study that night was like a barely visible crack

end just like

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

stayed by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if

in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings,

noticed anything

it was her paintings, which became

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