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!”

of sweetness and obedience as she entered the

I’ve come to see

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

you with my own hands, simmered for a whole

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

you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness

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

seems good news is on the

is this

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 as giving it to

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

you are right. I knew

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

be worse at this point? Just tell

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

his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of him, boldly

girl from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

gleamed with malice, “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

her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a

hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

quickly patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is important!”

about this girl’s

He knows everything”

lost his mind? Does he not fear that

fooled by Marilla’s 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

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 Abernathy first thing tomorrow morning

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

how he is like; it’ll surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good

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

Marilla and I have the bond of former classmates. I’ll find a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can

help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade that

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

of rest, Marilla returned to her normal

turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to be

at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped

one who had forged

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

what he didn’t

night was like a barely visible

just like that.

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

side every day, watching over her as if she

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

noticed

her paintings, which became