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!

I knew you

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

at this point?

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

took it with a puzzled look, and as he briefly scanned it quickly, his eyes widened in disbelief at the medical report in front of

girl from the Abernathy family

“Yes, grandpa.”

have been hiding Marilla’s condition from you. In fact, she has severe autism. Simply put, she has mental illness. We were classmates

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

furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his

back, “Grandpa, calm down, your health is

your brother know about this girl’s

He knows everything”

he not fear that their children will inherit this illness? I truly don’t understand him, could have any woman he desires. Why is

Marilla’s innocent appearance. He’s had his fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled rice, he naturally

fury as he slapped the 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 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

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

how

an uproar He’s also on good terms with Mr.

granddaughter, you’ve always had a knack for warming your granddad’s heart, Barry said with a sigh of relief, his voice a blend of anxiety and affection. “Then give grandpa an idea,

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

grandson madly in love, couldn’t help but worry.

ruthless, but it will sever their ties once and for all, Edith

curve playing on her lips.

period of rest, Marilla returned to

crisis and turmoil the school had gone through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too fierce to be calmed.

scene of the incident, the school, under pressure from the

the one who had forged a peaceful

have built a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was like a delicate flower

what he didn’t know was-

outside the study that night was like a barely visible

end just like that.

like a spider web casting over

it into pieces

every day, watching over her as if

steber upon returning

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hadn’t noticed

mistress, it was her paintings, which became increasingly dim

would be visiting the Fairhaven estate that evening, Marilla grew restless, waiting for his return as she painted.

a long time with no result, she finally became too

rushed back, it was

wife sprawled over the desk, her face and clothes smeared with colorful paints like at tiny calico cat. He couldn’t help but smile

Lily asked

agreed; he let me handle it on my own,” Jareth said, standing at the threshold, his gaze filled with love as he looked upon the sleeping

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