Chapter 27 Since there were only four of them dining , they sat at an ordinary small table . As a result , Nyasia's lég easily brushed against Edmund's . Edmund glanced up at her , but quickly looked away , then ladled a bowl of soup and placed it in front of Kaneeta . His expression remained unchanged , as if the little movements under the table didn't exist at all . Nyasia became even bolder , lifting her foot to gently rub against his leg . Edmund still appeared perfectly composed , not even glancing at her , and gently asked Kaneeta , " Why aren't you having some soup ? I remember you used to like it . " Kaneeta glanced at the bowl of soup but said nothing . She did quite like the soup Lila made , but since it was Edmund who served it to her , it only made her lose her appetite . One important reason she planned to break up with Edmund today was that she had overestimated her own tolerance . Chapter She could no longer stand Edmund's hypocrisy , nor could she bear any physical contact with him ; even his mere proximity made her feel repulsed . When it came to pretending , she truly couldn't compare to Edmund . Nyasia continued to rub Edmund's leg under the table . Sitting at the same table with her mother and Kaneeta made it all the more thrilling for her , and she even began to secretly exchange flirtatious glances with Edmund . " Ahem ! " Lila suddenly coughed heavily twice . Startled , Nyasia instinctively withdrew her leg . " Mrs. Kuntz , are you alright ? " Kaneeta asked with concern . " It's nothing , just an old problem , " Lila smiled . " Come on , eat up . " It seemed like just a minor interlude , but beneath the surface , the dinner table was rife with undercurrents . After the meal , Lila chatted with Kaneeta for a while . Her words were full of concern , but she also brought up the topic of Kaneeta and Edmund having a child soon . " Since you've already registered your marriage , it's better to have a child while you're still young . When the time comes , I'll take care of the baby at the old house , so you two won't have to worry . " Kaneeta hesitated , planning to give Lila á heads - up that she and Edmund were going to separate . " Mrs. Kuntz , actually , Edmund and I … " " Mom , why aren't you resting yet ? " Edmund walked over , interrupting Kaneeta . " It's getting late , you should go to bed . Neeta is tired too . " " You're right , it's late . Neeta , get some rest early ." Edmund's arrival made Kaneeta feel uncomfortable all over . She said nothing more and returned to her own room . She had already made up her mind : she wouldn't be coming back to stay after tonight . No matter how much she liked Lila , she couldn't stay by Edmund's side just for her . As for the breakup , she would explain it to Lila gradually . Not long after , her phone suddenly vibrated , Kaneeta picked up her phone . Seeing the caller ID , her eyelashes trembled slightly . She swiped the screen and answered . " Dad ." " Hmph . " On the other end was the stern voice of a middle - aged man . " So you still acknowledge me as your father . " " Dad … I've never said I didn't ," Kaneeta replied awkwardly . Back then , when her father found out she was with Edmund , he strongly objected . Her father said Edmund was not a good man and not someone she should entrust her life to . But she refused to listen , insisting on being with Edmund . After graduating from university , she didn't return to Roseburn , but chose to stay in Calchester , by Edmund's side . Her father was furious with her and hadn't spoken to her for years . No matter how many calls or messages she sent , he ignored them . She tried to change his opinion of Edmund , but it was all in vain . However , every time she video - called her grandmother , she could hear her father's cough in the background . She knew her father still cared about her ; he was just too angry . Now , she finally understood her father's words from back then , and guilt overwhelmed her . " You … never mind . " Although Matthew Drayton was still upset , he didn't want to be harsh with his daughter . " What made you change your mind and decide to come home ? " Two months ago , during a video call with her grandmother , her grandmother mentioned that her father had found her a marriage prospect . Her grandmother said her father wasn't trying to use her , he just didn't want to see her waste her youth on Edmund . The marriage prospect her father found was absolutely reliable . But she adamantly refused . F At the time , Matthew was right there , and the two of them argued . A few days ago , Kaneeta messaged her father , saying she was willing to come home to help with the family business and also agreed to the marriage . Matthew only replied with an " Mm " and said nothing more . Today , he finally called her . " Dad … " Chapter 27 Hearing her father's voice , Kaneeta's eyes instantly reddened . " What is it ? " Matthew suddenly became serious . " Did something happen to you ? I knew it , Edmund Kuntz is no good ! " Kaneeta quickly coughed twice to clear the lump in her throat . Dad , but he and I really aren't right for each other . I've figured it out ." She still hadn't figured out how to tell her family about everything that had happened . It was hard to talk about , and she was afraid they'd worry or get angry . " Ah ! As long as you've figured it out , that's good , " Matthew sighed deeply . " Come home soon . These past years , managing such a big company alone has really worn me out ."" " Okay … I'll come back on the fifteenth of next month . " Thinking about the arranged marriage waiting for her at home , Kaneeta couldn't help but ask , " Dad , who is my marriage prospect ? "