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

come to see you!”

momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile,

specially made for you

dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please have a

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

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

ambiguous, “It seems good news

How is this

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

take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the

you are right. I knew you were bothered by

you, fearing it

worse at this point? Just tell me!”

and walked to the coffee table, pulling

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

girl from the 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 then everyone would talk behind her back and call her

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 she

was so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face

patted his back, “Grandpa, calm down, your

brother know about

He knows everything”

not fear that their children will inherit this

had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said

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 be the

him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news

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

heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an

her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I can persuade her to stop bothering

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

resort to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith said, a mischievous curve playing on

period of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

had gone through, the orderly environment suggested

incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and her ordeal as a hostage.

had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

pristine and flawless ivory tower to

what he didn’t

the study that night was

might end just like

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

side every day, watching over her as if

locking herself in the steber upon returning home,

hadn’t noticed anything unusual.

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

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