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 entered the study.

come to see

cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah, Edith, my

I specially made for you with my own hands,

is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please have a taste.”

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

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 Jareth and Ms.

good news is on the horizon,

is this

toyed 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 Abernathy group.

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

something else I haven’t told you,

this

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

his eyes widened

Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 her

always felt something was off about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit

he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm

brother know about

He knows everything”

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

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,”

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 and call off this engagement!” “Grandpa, that may not

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

also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus,

a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give

Marilla 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

help but worry. “What if

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

rest, Marilla returned to

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

school, under pressure from the

who had forged

ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in

he didn’t

overheard outside the study that night was like a

end just like that.

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

side every day, watching over her as if she were

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

noticed anything unusual.

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

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