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!”

a mask of

come to

from his eyes, replacing it

for you with my own hands, simmered for

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

how did you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took

the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation

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

news? How is this considered

being toyed with by that Abernathy girl! Completely 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

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

knew you

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

at this point? Just tell

in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at

it with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying

girl from the Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

wonder I always felt something was off about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing

he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

“Grandpa, calm

about this

He knows everything”

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

his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with

he slapped the armrest of his sofa, “The 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 see Hamilton Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning and call off this engagement!” “Grandpa, that may not be the appropriate.”

hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news

he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with

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

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

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

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

of rest, Marilla returned to her

the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested

at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained

one who had forged a peaceful

flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a

didn’t know

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

just

spread like a spider web casting over

Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if she were the most

steber upon returning home,

hadn’t noticed anything

paintings,