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

I’ve come to see

the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah,

specially made for you with my own hands, simmered

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

Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in

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

seems good news

news? How is this considered

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

I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the

right. I knew you

something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to your

at this point?

Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look

puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him,

from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call her an idiot, or a simpleton.

mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed!

could hardly breathe, coughing and

back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is

about this

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

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

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 call off

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

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

warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could

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

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

ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for

a brief period of rest, Marilla returned to

the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was

surveillance footage had been deleted, and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the

the one who had forged a peaceful

would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower

he didn’t know was-

study that night was like a barely

might end just like that.

casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire

every day, watching over her as if she were the most precious

locking herself in the steber upon returning

noticed

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

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