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.

Tve 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!”

Then, she changed her gloomy expression to a mask of sweetness and obedience as she entered the study.

“Grandpa, I’ve come to see you!”

Upon seeing his granddaughter, Barry momentarily cleared the gloom from his eyes, replacing it with a genial smile, “Ah, Edith, my dear”

“Grandpa, this is the soup I specially made for you with my own hands, simmered for a whole day?”

Edith placed the tray on the table and presented the bowl to Barry, This hearty dish is best for when you’re feeling down; it nourishes the body and calms the mind. Grandpa, please have a taste.”

“Edith, how did you know I’m feeling down?” Barry took a spoonful, indeed feeling less heaviness in his chest.

“Big brother just visited you, and as soon as I came in, I could see the concern in your face. There’s also an invitation on the table, is that for Jareth and Ms. Marilla’s engagement?”

Edith’s smile that is ambiguous, “It seems good news is on the horizon, right?”

“Good news? How is this considered good news!”

Barry slammed the bowl down, his temper 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 giving it to her is the same as giving it to the Abernathy group. Hasn’t he considered the consequences?

Once they’re married, I doubt it will take few years before the whole Fairhaven group falls under the control of the Abernathy family!

are right. I knew you were bothered by

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

at this point? Just tell me!”

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

took it with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened

Abernathy family has

“Yes, grandpa.”

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

her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and yet she left behind

coughing and puffing,

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

know about

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

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

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

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

know how

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 a

knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief,

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 persuade her to stop bothering my brother, as they have

in love, couldn’t help but worry. “What if you can’t persuade that girl?”

B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it

on her lips. “Just wait and see,”

rest, Marilla returned to her

orderly environment suggested that

were no witnesses at the scene of the incident, the school, under pressure

who had forged

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

what he didn’t know

night was

end just like that.

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

it into pieces

watching over her as if she were the

learned to disguise her feelings, locking herself in the steber upon returning home, focusing

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noticed anything

was her paintings, which became increasingly dim and enigmatic, more and more beyond

evening, Marilla grew restless, waiting for his return as she

no result, she finally became too exhausted to bear it and collapsed into a pile of paints, falling

rushed back, it was already past

sprawled over the desk, her face and clothes smeared with colorful paints like

quite a long time,” Lily asked with concern. “Was it the engagement matter, did it not

at the threshold, his gaze

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