His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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 obedience as

come to

his granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing

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

placed the tray on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re

took a spoonful, indeed feeling

brother just visited you, and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on

ambiguous, “It seems good news

news? How is this considered

Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half

before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of

knew you were

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

worse at this

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

it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of

from the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

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 daughter to plague

was so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face

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

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

uncontrollable, almost 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? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he infatuated with a

fooled 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,”

his sofa, “The 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

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

on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be

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 solved?”

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

of his grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade that

to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once

period of rest, Marilla

gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no

the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity

had forged a peaceful

would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to

what he didn’t know was-

study that night was like a barely

might end just like

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

side every day, watching over her as if she were

herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly

noticed anything

paintings,