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

to

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

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

down?” Barry took a spoonful,

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 the table, is that for Jareth and

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

news? How is this considered

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

years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under

I knew

haven’t told you, fearing it

this point? Just

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

with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at

from the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

has mental illness. We were classmates in

out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a

coughing

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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

appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t

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 foot inside our door! I’ll go see Hamilton Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning and

into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big brother immediately.

good terms with Mr. Thaddeus,

said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend

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

couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t

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

period of rest, Marilla returned

orderly environment suggested that no storm

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 and her

the one who had forged

possible, Jareth would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in a greenhouse.

what he didn’t know

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

might end just like

web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire

her as if she were the

in the steber upon returning home, focusing

hadn’t noticed anything

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

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