Chapter 9 After saying this , Edmund lowered his head , wanting to kiss Kaneeta . A wave of disgust overwhelmed her at once , and every cell in her body was screaming . She tried her best to slap him in the face and tilted her head to dodge his kiss . But he pinched her chin and forced her to look at him . " Be good , Neeta . I want you … " " I'm not feeling well ! " Kaneeta snapped . Her anger somehow added a flirtatious edge to her stunning beauty . With the alcohol taking effect , he found it harder and harder to resist . He let out a laugh , seemingly seeing through her . " Liar , you . You took the pills already . You think I'd fall for that ? " He held her tightly , burying his head in the crook of her neck and inhaling her scent greedily . Her mind buzzed as the disgusting sounds of him and Nyasia in bed echoed in her head again . It was so disgusting . She'd never let him touch her again ! " Edmund ! " she shrieked . " My leg hurts ! Let go of me ! " Just then , a sudden clap of thunder roared outside the window . Edmund paused abruptly . His body stiffened . Even the air seemed to freeze . After quite a while , he finally released her . The madness on his face was gone , and he had become much sober . " Sorry , Neeta . I forgot that … your leg hurts whenever it's about to rain . " 8046 The car accident had cost Kaneeta's right leg . She had spent tremendous efforts , going through torturous rehabilitation , to finally walk normally again . Only she knew how much she had suffered . Though she could walk , dancing only lived in her midnight dreams . What was more, her right leg always throbbed on rainy days . Though she said this to get Edmund off of her , she wasn't exactly lying . Her right leg did begin to hurt . " Sit down . " Edmund led her to sit by the bed . Then he pulled a chair , sat opposite her , and looked into her eyes gently . " Let me give you a leg massage , alright ? " T " I'm good ." Her voice was tense . " You may go out now . I wanna rest . " " Neeta , " he sighed helplessly , " I know you're still upset , but Nya is my sister . Can you be the bigger person here ? " Though she didn't say anything , he didn't seem to mind . He continued , " Fine . Neeta , rest here tonight . But we are married- ます you can't just keep sleeping in a separate room forever , right ? Mom called earlier , wanting to know when we're planning to have kids . " x At the mention of children , Kaneeta immediately recalled what he had said to Nyasia on the phone that night . "After she gets pregnant and gives birth , I'll think of something to register the child under our names . " What a despicable pair . They wanted her to bear their child ? Dream on ! " I don't wanna have a baby yet , " she said coldly . Edmund frowned . Just as he was about to say something , she added , " I've been taking pills for my health lately . The doctor said I shouldn't get pregnant in the following months , or it wouldn't be good for the baby . " She knew Edmund wouldn't respect what she wanted . So , she lied , just to get him off her back . " What ? Well … " Edmund hesitated and could only sigh helplessly . 爸 " Then focus on getting better first . Stop taking the meds . We'll try for a baby in six months ." He wanted her to carry a baby so badly that he wouldn't even let her take the meds . She was such a fool before . But it was fine . She no longer had any expectations left for him . Besides , chances were , he wouldn't even be able to see her in six months . The rain grew heavier, tapping against the glass , pattering . Even another second in the same room with Edmund was unbearable . Suddenly , Kaneeta said , " It was pouring just like this that day two years ago ." Edmund's body stiffened again . Sure enough , he felt guilty whenever the car wreck was brought up . She smiled , " It hurt so much , being hit by the truck … Edmund , do you know the feeling of losing a leg ? " " Neeta , where does this come from ? " He forced a smile . " No reason . The rain brought me back . That's all ." She remained calm and composed , like this was just some everyday small talk . But guilt haunted Edmund so much that he could no longer stay here . He sprang to his feet so fast that she even felt a gust of wind . " Get some sleep . I'm going to bed , too ." Chapter 9 With that , he immediately turned to leave . She stared at his retreating figure . Until the room door was slammed shut , she finally let out a heavy breath . Just then , her phone dinged . It was a message from her assistant . " Ms. Drayton , you left early and didn't get to see this . But I got it on recording . " Attached was a clip . In it was the private room where they partied tonight . Edmund and Nyasia were sitting so close , just like any intimate couple . The staff from the CEO's office probably had a bit too much to drink . They were egging them on , urging them to kiss . Nyasia blushed shyly . Though she said , " Stop it , you guys " , she leaned closer to Edmund . The cheers around them instantly grew louder . Edmund kept staring at Nyasia in his arms , the desire in his eyes undisguised . 92 ) Ax