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!”

her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered

to see

from his eyes, replacing it with

you with my

Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling

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

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

smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on

How 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

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

I knew you

else I haven’t told you,

this point?

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

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

Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

severe autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call

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

was so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

calm down, your health is important!”

brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he infatuated

of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, 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

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

uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family

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

of former classmates. I’ll find a moment 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 stop bothering my brother, as

madly in love, couldn’t help but worry.

will sever their ties once and for all, Edith

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

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

had been deleted, and since there 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

one who had forged

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

he didn’t know

the study that night was

just like that.

a spider web casting over

side every day, watching over her as if she were

disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon

hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

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

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