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!”

expression to a mask of sweetness and

come to

cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a

made for you with

This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms

know I’m feeling down?” Barry took

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

“It seems good news

news? How is this considered

bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same

the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy

I knew you were bothered by

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

could be worse at this point? Just tell

in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at this”

quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report

Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

autism. Simply put, she has 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. She didn’t even complete college,

felt something was off about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled

hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

calm down,

about this girl’s

He knows everything”

mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could

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

into the Fairhaven group over my dead body! As long as I’m alive

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

is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good

a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then

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

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

to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just wait and

of rest, Marilla returned to her

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

incident, the school, under

had forged a peaceful life

flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was

what he didn’t

was like a barely visible

might end just like

over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse,

every day, watching over her as if she

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

hadn’t noticed anything

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

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