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

to

eyes, replacing it

the soup I specially made for you with my

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,

I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful,

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 Ms. Marilla’s engagement?”

“It seems good news is on the

How is this considered good

by that Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her

married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven

right. I knew you were bothered by

told you, fearing it

at this

the coffee table, pulling out a

he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief

Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 her back and call her an idiot, or

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 left behind her dimwit daughter

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

his back, “Grandpa, calm down,

brother know about this

He knows everything”

rage 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 woman he desires.

fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding

dead body! As long as I’m alive for one more

“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

of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea, how could this matter be

Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can persuade her to stop

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

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

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm

footage had been deleted, and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from

forged a

possible, Jareth would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter

what he didn’t know

study that night was like

just like

casting over

her

disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without

hadn’t noticed

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

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