His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

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 this.”

haven’t told you, fearing it would only add

could be worse at this

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

a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at

Abernathy

“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 talk behind her back and call her an idiot, or a simpleton. She didn’t

but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled Elspeth left nothing but a defective seed! She’s gone, and

was so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face turning beet red.

calm down, your health is important!”

your brother know about this

He knows everything”

fear that their children will inherit this illness? I

now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally can’t stop himself,” Edith said with

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

him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the news will spread to big brother

how

surely lead to an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with outsiders, ultimately our family will

granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his

a moment to have a talk to her,” Edith replied softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and

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

resort to Plan B–a bit harsher, perhaps even ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for

lips.

a brief period of rest, Marilla

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

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 Marilla’s identity and her ordeal as a hostage.

had forged

to shelter

he didn’t know was-

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

end just like

spread like a spider web casting over the

it into pieces

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

the steber upon returning home, focusing earnestly on her paintings, without showing her emotions.

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noticed anything

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

that evening, Marilla grew restless, waiting

became too exhausted to

it was already past

smeared with colorful paints like at tiny calico cat. He couldn’t help but smile tenderly at the

has been waiting quite a long time,” Lily asked with concern. “Was it the engagement matter, did it not go well with

Jareth said, standing at the threshold, his gaze filled with love as he looked upon the