His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 695

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 sweetness and obedience

to see

his granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it

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

best for when you’re feeling down; it

down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his

as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s

good news is on

news? How is this considered good

her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune

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

are right. I knew you

I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add

worse at this point? Just tell me!”

pulling out a

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

girl from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

“She, and 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

but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth

he could hardly breathe, coughing

calm down,

about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

“He knows, yet he still wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit

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

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

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

He’s also on good

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

her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can persuade her to stop bothering my brother, as

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

perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for

of rest, Marilla

crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly

the incident, the school, under pressure from the

had forged a peaceful life for

would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower in a greenhouse.

he didn’t know was-

conversation Marilla had overheard outside the study that night was

might end just like

a spider web casting over the sky, eventually covering the entire greenhouse, shattering

side every day, watching over her as if she were the

had learned to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings,

noticed anything unusual.

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

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