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 obedience

come to see you!”

eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah, Edith, my

the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for a whole day?”

best for when you’re

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

see the concern in your

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the

this considered

only have one grandson, and he’s being 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 whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of

I knew you were bothered by

sighed, “Actually, there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it

this point? Just tell

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

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

the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 an idiot, or a simpleton. She didn’t even complete

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

hardly breathe, coughing

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

about

He knows everything”

still wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit

Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in

as

his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If

uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will

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

her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can persuade her to stop bothering

couldn’t help but worry. “What

sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just

rest, Marilla returned

gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm

been deleted, and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped

who had forged

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

he didn’t

that night was like a barely visible crack

end just like that.

spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire

her as

had learned to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing

noticed anything unusual.

paintings, which became increasingly

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