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.

come to see you!”

gloom from his eyes, replacing it with

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

This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa,

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

in your face.

ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the

this considered

and he’s 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 to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he considered the

few years before the whole Fairhaven group

right. I knew you were bothered

told you, fearing it would only add to your

worse at this point? Just tell

pulling out

look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in

Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

It turns out her mind is

he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm

your brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

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

Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled

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

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

good terms

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

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

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

ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing

rest, Marilla returned to her normal study

crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to be calmed.

there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s

forged a peaceful

to shelter his

what he didn’t know was-

that night was like a

just like that.

web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering it into pieces

day, watching over her as if she were the most precious

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

hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more

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