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

I’ve come to see

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

made for you with my own

Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re

took a spoonful, indeed feeling less

visited you, and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in

ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the horizon,

is this considered

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

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

right. I knew you were

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

this point? Just tell

a cold sinker in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling

eyes widened in disbelief at

girl from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing

hardly breathe, coughing and

“Grandpa, calm down, your health is

know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have

unexpectedly finding charm in plain

entire 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

him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread

good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding

thoughtful granddaughter, 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 an idea, how could this matter be

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

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

B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on

period of rest, Marilla returned to her

orderly environment

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

was the one who had forged a peaceful life for

ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in a

what he didn’t know was-

that night was

might end just

casting over the sky, eventually covering

her as

steber upon

hadn’t noticed

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

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