His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 695

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!”

a mask of sweetness and

to

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

soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for

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

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

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

that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the

is this considered good

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

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

you are right. I knew you were bothered by this.”

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

could be worse at this point?

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

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

girl from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

severe autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back

turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but

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

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down,

about

He knows everything”

not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he infatuated

Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally

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 tomorrow morning and call off

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

good terms with Mr.

for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then

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 to stop bothering my brother, as they have

couldn’t help but worry.

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

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to

the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to be calmed.

incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven

who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

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

he didn’t

that night was like

might end just like

casting over the sky, eventually covering the

over her as if she were the

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

hadn’t noticed

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

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