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!”

mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the study.

to see you!”

seeing his granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes,

you

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

down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling

concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is

that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on

is this considered

the bowl down, his temper flaring, “I only 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

it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven

are right. I knew you were bothered

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

at this point? Just

to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take

a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in

the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 her back and call her an idiot, or a simpleton.

her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit daughter to

could hardly breathe, coughing

his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is important!”

brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is he infatuated with a

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

into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big brother

lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding

always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and

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 hope I can persuade her to stop bothering my brother, as they

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

it will sever their ties once and for

Marilla returned to her

school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to be

the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and

who had forged

built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter

he didn’t know

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

might end just like

casting over

watching over her as if she were the most

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

noticed anything

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

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