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!”

of sweetness

to

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

soup I specially made for you

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

took a spoonful, indeed feeling

came in, I could see the concern in your face.

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the

How is this

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

few years before the whole Fairhaven group

you are right. I knew you were bothered

you,

could be worse at this

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

quickly, his eyes

Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

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 daughter to plague my

coughing and

his back, “Grandpa, calm

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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.

had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,”

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!”

“If you

how he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good

thoughtful granddaughter, you’ve always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety

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

help but worry. “What if you can’t

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

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned

significant crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no

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 about Marilla’s identity

one who had forged a

tower to shelter

he didn’t know

overheard outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack on

might end just like that.

web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it into pieces

side every day, watching over her as if

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

noticed anything unusual.

paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s comprehension.

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