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 see

his eyes,

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

the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down;

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

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

is this considered good news!”

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

years before the whole

are right. I knew you were bothered

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

at this point?

to the coffee table, pulling

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

Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone,

coughing

calm

your brother know about

He knows everything”

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

finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with a hint of

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

his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to

uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus,

a sigh of relief, his voice

have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice

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

sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a

of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

the orderly environment suggested

the school, under pressure from

had forged

ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower

he didn’t know

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

just like that.

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

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

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

noticed anything unusual.

paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic,

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