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!”

mask of

I’ve come to

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

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

to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it

feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his

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. Marilla’s engagement?”

“It seems good news is on the

this

slammed the bowl down, his temper flaring, “I 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

take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under

I knew you

else I haven’t told you, fearing

could be worse at this point? Just tell me!”

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

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

the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

have been hiding Marilla’s condition 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

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

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

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm

know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

still wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that

has been fooled by Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain

Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m alive for one more day. I will not let

trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to

He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately

with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety

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 no future

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

will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous

a brief period of rest, Marilla

the orderly

witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped

forged a

and flawless ivory tower to

didn’t

outside the study that night was like a barely

just like

like a spider web casting over the sky,

over her as if she were the most

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

hadn’t noticed

the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s comprehension.

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