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!”

to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the

to

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

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

for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms

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

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

ambiguous, “It seems good news

How is this considered

he’s being toyed with by that Abernathy girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half

before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy family!

you are right. I knew you were bothered by this.”

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

at this point? Just tell

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

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

girl from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

severe autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind

It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind her dimwit daughter to plague

he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face

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

your brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

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

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

with fury as 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

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

is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at

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

her,” Edith replied softly, 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

B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to

through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too

school, under pressure from the

who had forged a peaceful life for

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

he didn’t know

night was like a barely visible crack on the greenhouse’s glass

end just like

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

her

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

noticed anything

about the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond Lily’s comprehension.

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