Chapter 23 ཀྱང་ 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 . Chapter 23 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 " Chapter 23 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 . Chapter 23 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 . Chapter 23 " 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 . " Chapter 24