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!”

to a mask of sweetness and obedience as

I’ve come to see

Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it

the soup I specially made for you with my own hands,

presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please

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

see the concern in

good news is on

How is this considered good

practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it

take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the

knew you were bothered

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

at this point? Just tell me!”

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

a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in

the Abernathy

“Yes, grandpa.”

“She, and the entire Abernathy family, have been hiding Marilla’s condition from you. 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

mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone,

so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

was 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

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

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

trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If

good terms with

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

Marilla and I have the 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

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

perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just

of rest, Marilla returned to

and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly

the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about

had forged a peaceful life

pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in a greenhouse.

what he didn’t know was-

conversation Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was like a barely visible crack

end just

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

Marilla’s side every day, watching over her

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

noticed anything unusual.

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