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!”

expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience

come to

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 whole

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

Barry took a spoonful,

see the concern in your face.

“It seems good news

this considered good

girl! Completely bewitched by her! He’s practically handed her half of his fortune as the betrothal

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

you are right. I knew you

else I haven’t told you, fearing

could be worse at this point? Just

sinker in her heart, Edith turned and walked to the coffee table, pulling out a document hidden from under the

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

girl from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“Yes, grandpa.”

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 an

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 left behind her

could hardly breathe, coughing

“Grandpa, calm down, your health

brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this

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 a hint of disdain.

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

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

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

granddaughter, you’ve always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief,

to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I

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

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

rest, Marilla returned to her normal study

turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly

scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the influential Fairhaven Group, remained tight–lipped about Marilla’s identity and

had forged a peaceful life

pristine and flawless ivory tower to

what he didn’t know

was like a barely

just

slowly, Insidiously spread like a spider web casting over

every day, watching over her

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

hadn’t noticed anything

young mistress, it was her paintings, which became

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