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!”

her gloomy expression to a mask of

I’ve come to

cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile,

is the soup I specially made for you with

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

feeling down?” Barry took a

you, and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that

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

How is this considered good

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 as the betrothal gifts, and giving it to her is the same

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

are right. I knew you were bothered

something else I haven’t told you, fearing it

this point? Just tell

pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at this”

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

from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk

out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed!

coughing and puffing, his face

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health

your brother know about this

He knows everything”

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

innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said

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

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

know how he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding

knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice

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

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

their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on her lips. “Just wait

rest, Marilla returned to

the school had gone through, the orderly

no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven

who had forged a peaceful life

would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his

what he didn’t know was-

was like a barely

might end just

it would slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse,

her as if she were the

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

hadn’t noticed anything

different about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and

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