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!”

changed her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the study.

I’ve come to see you!”

his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah, Edith, my dear”

I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for a whole day?”

on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down;

took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his

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 Jareth and

ambiguous, “It seems good news

is this considered good news!”

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

doubt it will take few years before the

you are right. I knew you were bothered by

something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to

could be worse at this point?

turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document

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

Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 of her condition

like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled

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

his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is

know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

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

fooled by Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain

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

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

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

granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could this matter

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

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

but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm

surveillance footage 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

was the one who had forged a

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

didn’t know was-

night was like a barely visible crack

just

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

Marilla’s side every day, watching over her

the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing her

hadn’t noticed

anything different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic,