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!

right. I knew you were

something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only add to your worries.”

could be worse at this point? Just

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

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

Abernathy family has mental

“Yes, grandpa.”

autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her

was off about that girl. She’s in her early twenties but acts like a child. It turns out her mind is troubled

he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing,

calm down, your health is

your brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

wants to marry her? Has he lost his mind? Does he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is

has been 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 a hint of disdain.

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

beside the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If you abruptly go to Mr. Hamilton, the

know 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 voice a

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 persuade her to

help but worry. “What

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

curve playing on her lips. “Just wait and see,”

brief period of rest, Marilla returned to her

gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to

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

who had forged a peaceful life for Marilla.

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

he didn’t know

the study that night was like a

just like that.

a spider web casting over

it into pieces

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

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

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noticed anything unusual.

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

the Fairhaven estate that evening, Marilla grew restless, waiting for

too exhausted to bear it and collapsed

it was already past

with colorful

asked with concern. “Was

my own,” Jareth said, standing at the threshold, his gaze filled with love as he