His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

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 as she entered

I’ve come to see you!”

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

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

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

took a spoonful, indeed feeling less

could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the

good news is on the horizon,

is this

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

it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the

are right. I knew you

“Actually, there’s something else I haven’t told you, fearing

at this point?

a cold sinker in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at

scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly displaying Marilla’s name.

from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call her an idiot, or a simpleton. She didn’t even complete college, dropping out

about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet

so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing

calm down, your health is important!”

brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

yet he 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 he desires. Why is he infatuated with a dimwit

has been fooled by Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding

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

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

He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will be at

sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then

a moment to have a talk to 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 they have

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

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

rest, Marilla returned to

the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to be calmed.

surveillance footage had been deleted, and since there were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about

forged a peaceful life

possible, Jareth would have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate

what he didn’t

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

might end just like

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

by Marilla’s side every day, watching over her as if she were the most precious thing

disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her

noticed anything

the young mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly