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!”

a mask of sweetness and

to see

eyes, replacing it with a genial

specially made for you with my own hands, simmered

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

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

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

smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news

How is this considered good news!”

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 to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he considered the

I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven

are right. I knew you were bothered by this.”

told you, fearing it would

worse at this point? Just tell me!”

to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at

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

Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 call her an idiot, or a simpleton. She didn’t even complete college, dropping out midway because

wonder I 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

hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet red.

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your

about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

uncontrollable, almost bewildered, “He knows, yet he still wants to 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 woman he desires. Why is he infatuated with a dimwit

by Marilla’s 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 said with a hint of

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

taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If

how he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately

you’ve always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa

bond 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

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

Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith

rest, Marilla returned to her

orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce

there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure

one who had forged a

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

didn’t know was-

Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack on the greenhouse’s

might end just like that.

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

watching over her as if she

feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly

hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

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