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

something else I haven’t told you, fearing it would only

this point? Just tell

table, pulling out a document hidden from under the tray “Grandpa, take a look at

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

girl from the Abernathy family has mental issues?”

“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 in junior high, and back then everyone would talk behind her back and call her

It turns out her mind

so furious he could hardly breathe, coughing and puffing, his face

calm down, your health is

brother know about this girl’s condition?

He knows everything”

knows, 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

fill of gourmet meals, now, unexpectedly finding charm in plain boiled

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 not

the old man, taking his trembling hand into hers, soothing him, “If

how he

on good terms with Mr. Thaddeus, siding with

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

softly, her voice dripping with empathy. “With reason and emotions–I hope I

love, couldn’t help but worry. “What

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

on her lips.

of rest, Marilla returned to her normal study life.

through, the orderly environment suggested that no storm was too

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

had forged a peaceful life for

a pristine and flawless ivory tower to shelter his girl, who was

he didn’t know was-

study that night was like a barely visible crack

end just like that.

web casting over the sky,

it into pieces

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

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

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noticed

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

the Fairhaven estate that evening, Marilla grew restless,

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

back, it was

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

back so late? Mistress has been waiting quite a long time,” Lily asked with concern. “Was it the engagement matter, did it not

own,” Jareth said, standing at the threshold, his gaze filled