His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 695

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

I’ve come to see

cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with

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

for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa,

how did you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in

in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s

smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the horizon, right?”

is this considered good news!”

his temper flaring, “I 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

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

right. I knew

told you, fearing it would only add to your worries.”

at this point? Just tell

walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden

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

Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

always 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 Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit daughter to plague

breathe, coughing and puffing, his

back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is important!”

about this

He knows everything”

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

finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with

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

beside the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you

like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr.

of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could this matter be solved?”

have the bond of former classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice

love, couldn’t help but worry.

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

period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

orderly environment suggested that no storm was

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

the one who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower

what he didn’t know

conversation Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was

end just like that.

spider web casting over the sky,

over her as if she were the most precious thing

steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on

noticed

anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s comprehension.

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