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!”

of sweetness and obedience as she entered the

come to see you!”

Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes,

this is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for

placed the tray on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please have a taste.”

took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in

as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the

seems good news is on

How is this considered good

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

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

are right. I knew you

you, fearing it would only add to

at this point? Just tell

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

as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in

the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

“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 then everyone would talk behind her back and

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

he could hardly breathe, coughing

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down,

brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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

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

burned with fury as he slapped the armrest of his sofa, “The entire Abernathy 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

He’s also on good terms with Mr.

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

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

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

once and for all,

period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

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

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

who had forged a peaceful life

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

what he didn’t know was-

conversation Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was like a

just

spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the

watching over her as if she were the

disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing

noticed

was her paintings, which