Chapter 26 After Lila's coughing had subsided a little , she gripped Nyasia's hand tightly . " Mom is just worried about you … sigh ! " She let out a long sigh , as if she wanted to say more but stopped herself . Nyasia looked guilty and was about to say something else , but Lila had already stood up . " Alright , I'll go make dinner !" " Oh , Mom , just let the maid do it . Why do you have to cook yourself ? " Lila smiled , " Can the maid's cooking compare to mine ? Your brother and your sister - in - law both love my braised ribs ." " Hmph , the two of them are out having a candlelight dinner tonight . Why bother … " Nyasia said with a sullen face . " I just called your brother . He said they're coming back soon and probably haven't eaten much . No matter what , they can still eat a few ribs ." With that , Lila went off to busy herself in the kitchen . By the time Kaneeta and Edmund returned , the house was already filled with the aroma of food . " Mom , " Edmund called out . וקי Wearing an apron , Lila came out of the kitchen , beaming at the two of them . " You're back ? Go wash your hands , I've made your favorite braised ribs . " " Mrs. Kuntz … " Kaneeta's eyes grew a little moist as she looked at her . To her , Lila was the last warmth left in the Kuntz family . " Oh , why are you still calling me ' Mrs. Kuntz ' ? " Lila said kindly . " Isn't it time to change what you call me ? " Kaneeta opened her mouth , but couldn't get the word out . Lila must still think the two of them were really married . But she herself knew very well that the marriage certificate was fake . No matter what , she just couldn't bring herself to call her " Mom ." " Mom , Neeta's just not used to it yet , don't worry , " Edmund tried Chapter 26 to smooth things over , thinking she was just shy . " It's alright , from now on we're all family . You'll get used to it in time , " Lila said gently . " Dinner will be ready soon . After you wash your hands , just wait by the table . " She asked as she turned and walked back into the kitchen . " Mrs. Kuntz , let me help you , " Kaneeta also walked into the kitchen . " Oh , no need , it's almost done . You work so hard at the company every day , you should rest more …" Lila chattered as she busied herself , " I've always told Edmund not to let you get too tired . It's not been easy for you these years . He can be careless sometimes , not very considerate . " Kaneeta silently turned on the tap and washed her hands . Lila not only made braised ribs , but also several homestyle dishes and the soup that Kaneeta liked . Soon it was time to eat . The four of them sat around the dining table together , Kaneeta and Edmund side by side , with Lila and Nyasia sitting across from them . The crisp sound of the porcelain spoon tapping the edge of the bowl echoed in the dining room . Lila picked up a piece of tender , Chapter 26 stewed rib and placed it in Kaneeta's bowl . " Eat more , you're too thin . " The fine lines at the corners of her eyes were filled with a caring smile . Kaneeta thanked her , and as she glanced over , she saw Nyasia purse her lips in displeasure . " Mom , why don't you give me a piece ? " Nyasia whined . " You child , don't you dislike ribs ? Here , have some eggplant instead ." Nyasia muttered under her breath , " She gets ribs , I get eggplant … " " Nya ! " Lila's tone carried a hint of warning . Nyasia huffed and said nothing more . Kaneeta continued eating quietly , as if she couldn't even be bothered to argue with her . Feeling even more annoyed , Nyasia glanced up at Edmund sitting across from her , then suddenly smirked mischievously . Under the table , her leg slowly moved closer to Edmund's …