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

I’ve come to

from his eyes, replacing it

I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for

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

Barry took a spoonful, indeed

brother just visited you, 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

good news

is this considered good

girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is

they’re married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group

are right. I knew you

“Actually, there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to your worries.”

could be worse at this point? Just tell me!”

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

his eyes widened in disbelief at the

from the Abernathy family has

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

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

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

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

know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children

gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled

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 Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning and call off this engagement!” “Grandpa, that

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

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

with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an

talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope

in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you

to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will 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 study life.

the orderly environment suggested that no

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 and her ordeal as a

was the one who had forged a peaceful life

flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like

didn’t know was-

study that night was like a barely visible crack on the greenhouse’s

just

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

day, watching over her as if she were the most

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

hadn’t noticed anything

different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly