Returning to her own workstation, Kaneeta saw that she had
received a new message on her phone.
She picked it up and saw that it was a WhatsApp message from
Woodrow.
“Sorry, we were secretly photographed by reporters this
morning. I’ve already arranged for those gossip articles to be
taken down, and the photos will all disappear from the internet.
If this has caused you any trouble, contact me anytime and I’ll
take care of it.”
Judging from the news, it was clear that those paparazzi were
targeting him, and Kaneeta was simply caught up in it because of
him.
That was why he felt guilty and sent Kaneeta such a message.
Kaneeta immediately replied: “I’m not bothered at all, don’t
worry.“”
Although she had been a little annoyed when she first saw the
candid photos, her anger was directed at the paparazzi, not at
Woodrow–he hadn’t done anything wrong.
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After she sent the message, Woodrow didn’t reply, probably
because he was busy.
Kaneeta didn’t mind and started focusing on her own work.
Although the project was already in its final stages, there was still
plenty to do. On top of that, there were other miscellaneous tasks,
so she kept busy until nightfall.
By the time she finally looked up from her computer, work hours
had long since ended and her colleagues had all left.
She shut down her computer and began packing up her things to
leave.
Just as she finished tidying up, the door to Edmund’s office
opened.
Edmund walked out, his gaze landing on her, and he gave her a
gentle smile–the same kind he used to give her when they were
deeply in love.
“Neeta, are you leaving?”
Kaneeta frowned. She had thought Edmund had already left,
especially since Nyasia was no longer at her own desk.
“Yes”
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Seeing her cold demeanor, Edmund thought to himself that she
must still be angry.
So he softened his expression and tone even more, walked up to
her, and, as if performing a magic trick, produced a delicate little
box.
“A gift for you.”
Kaneeta didn’t reach out to take it, so Edmund opened the box
himself. Inside was a pair of exquisite sapphire stud earrings.
“Do you like them?”
Kaneeta stared at the sapphire earrings in the box, saying
nothing.
“You don’t like them?” Edmund was taken aback. “I remember I
gave you a pair of sapphire earrings back in college. You really
liked them and used to wear them all the time.”
Kaneeta curled her lips slightly, lifted the hair by her ear, and
revealed her earlobe completely.
“I haven’t worn earrings in almost two years. My piercings have
closed up.””
Edmund froze in place, stunned.
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So Kaneeta hadn’t worn earrings for so long? They spent every
day together, and yet he hadn’t even noticed…
“I… I’m sorry, I didn’t notice.” Edmund couldn’t hide the
embarrassment on his face. “When we have time, I’ll go with you
to get your ears pierced again.”
“There’s no need.” Kaneeta’s gaze swept coldly over the sapphire
earrings. “I don’t like sapphire earrings anymore!”
“It’s fine, whatever you like, we can buy.” Edmund put the
earrings away. “I’ve also reserved a table at your favorite
restaurant. Come on, let’s go have a candlelight dinner.”
“I’m not hungry.”
Kaneeta refused, but Edmund wouldn’t give up: “Neeta, I know
I’ve neglected you lately because of Nya, and that’s made you
unhappy. But believe me, you matter a lot to me. We haven’t had
a candlelight dinner in ages–let’s have a proper date tonight,
okay?”
Kaneeta was already feeling extremely impatient, but when she
looked up and saw Edmund’s face, still as full of affection as
before, she suddenly calmed down.
“Fine, let’s go then.”
She had had enough of Edmund’s hypocrisy.
Some things needed to be said.
Seeing her agree, Edmund smiled.
As expected, he knew Kaneeta was easy to appease.
After the candlelight dinner, he would have flowers and other
gifts sent over. Kaneeta probably wouldn’t mind anymore that he
had left her to go to Nyasia that morning.
Edmund didn’t call for a driver; he drove Kaneeta to the
restaurant himself.
On the way, Edmund kept bringing up stories from their college
days, but Kaneeta remained silent.
Those memories, which used to feel sweet, now only left her
numb.
When they arrived at the restaurant, the waiter led them to a
table by the window on the second floor.
It was the spot they used to sit at most often.
Shortly after they sat down, several waiters began bringing out
dishes, each one beautifully presented and aromatic.
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“Neeta, I ordered the food in advance–they’re all your favorites,”
Edmund said with a smile. “Oh, and there’s pomegranate juice
too. It should be here soon.”
Kaneeta glanced over the dishes on the table. They were indeed
all things she used to like, but now, looking at them, she had no
appetite at all.
Even the pomegranate juice she once loved now seemed
cloyingly sweet in her memory.
“Come to think of it, since we got married, we haven’t really sat
down and had a proper meal together…”
“Edmund,” Kaneeta suddenly said, “let’s break up.”
Edmund was stunned.
“Oh, or perhaps I should say, let’s ‘get a divorce.”
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