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!”

to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered

to see you!”

momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing

made for you with my own hands, simmered for a

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,

Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness

I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for

is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on

is this considered good news!”

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

before the whole

knew you were bothered by this.”

told you, fearing it would only add to your

at this point? Just tell

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

briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in

Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed!

could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down,

about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

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

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

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

knelt beside the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread

good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our

warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then

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

help but worry. “What if

once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

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

who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

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

didn’t know was-

had overheard outside the study that night was like a

just

would slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering

her

to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning

noticed

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