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!”

gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered

I’ve come to see you!”

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

made for you with my own hands, simmered for

to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind.

Barry took a spoonful,

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.

“It seems good news is

How is this considered

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 same as giving it

few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of

knew you were bothered

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

could be worse at this point? Just

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

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

from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

with malice, “She, and the entire Abernathy family, 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

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

hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face

his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health

know about this

He knows everything”

her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit

has been 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,” Edith said

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

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

is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be

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

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

thinking of his grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but worry.

harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said,

Marilla returned to

turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly

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

was the one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower

didn’t know

study that night was like a barely visible crack

just

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

by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if she were the most precious thing

feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly

hadn’t noticed

different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond