Chapter 31
Kaneeta was completely baffled.
Why would Atticus talk to Woodrow about her?
Could it be that he saw some gossip news and misunderstood?
“How are you?” Woodrow asked.
“I…”
Before Kaneeta could answer, Edmund stood up and positioned
himself between her and Woodrow.
“Thank you for your concern, Mr. Hartwell,” Edmund said with a
forced smile. “My wife is fine.”
Woodrow looked at Edmund coldly, as if he were an eyesore.
“Your wife?” he asked in a frosty tone.
“Yes, Mr. Hartwell, perhaps you didn’t know? Neeta is not just my
secretary, she’s also my…”
“Edmund!” Kaneeta snapped, “I’ve made it clear to you–we’ve
broken up!”
She couldn’t stand Edmund pretending in front of others that she was his wife, no matter who the other person was.
“Neeta, you’re making a scene again,” Edmund said helplessly, rubbing his brow. “Sorry, Mr. Hartwell, Neeta and I have had a little spat recently, so that’s why…”
“Mr. Kuntz,” Woodrow interrupted him, “I’m here today to see
Ms. Drayton, not you.”
“But I’m Neeta’s husband,” Edmund replied with a provocative smile. “A married couple is one, Mr. Hartwell—haven’t you
heard?”
He could see it now–this Woodrow definitely had feelings for
Kaneeta.
Damn it, how dare he covet his woman?
“Edmund, stop talking nonsense…”
Kaneeta was furious. She stood up, wanting to push Edmund
away, but moved too quickly. A wave of dizziness hit her, and
she lost control, falling backward.
Woodrow’s pupils contracted sharply. He shoved Edmund aside
and reached out to steady Kaneeta by the arm.
“Are you alright?” There was tension in his voice.
Pushed aside, Edmund’s anger flared instantly. He was about to
lash out when a middle–aged man’s voice rang out: “Neeta, are
you alright?”
Immediately after, a middle–aged man rushed to the bedside.
This man was none other than Atticus Vance.
After receiving Kaneeta’s message, Atticus had been extremely
anxious and immediately prepared to come over.
But then Kaneeta sent him another message, telling him not to
inform her father or grandmother, so as not to worry them.
Atticus thought to himself, Kaneeta was Madam Drayton’s
precious darling. As for Matthew, although his relationship with
Kaneeta hadn’t been good in recent years, she was still his
beloved daughter, his only girl–how could he not care?
If he didn’t tell them, and they found out later, wouldn’t they
blame him?
But Kaneeta had specifically asked him not to say anything. If he
didn’t listen, wouldn’t she resent him?
Caught in this dilemma, Atticus suddenly remembered that a few
days ago, he had heard Matthew mention wanting to arrange a
marriage between Kaneeta and Woodrow.
So that meant Woodrow was Kaneeta’s fiancé.
That meant he could tell Woodrow about this! He could have
Woodrow go with him to see Kanéeta.
After all, Kaneeta had only said not to tell her father and
grandmother–she hadn’t said anything about Woodrow.
If Matthew blamed him later, he could use Woodrow as an
excuse.
After all, Woodrow was about to become the Drayton family’s
son–in–law. This couldn’t really be considered hiding it from the
Drayton family!
So Atticus immediately called Woodrow.
Woodrow said at once that he would head to the hospital right
away.
After hanging up, Atticus also rushed to the hospital, but since
Woodrow was closer, he arrived first.
