Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 43

Diana was a little surprised. She pondered Julian’s words and entertained the act of asking Oliver if he worked in Channing Inc. Why was he unemployed?

However, after some thought, it dawned on her that they didn’t know each other very well. In fact, this question was far too personal. She decided not to probe further. Instead, she checked the GPS and chose a milk tea store nearby. “Let’s meet here.”

Although this place was much more chaotic than a coffee shop, Diana had to avoid beverages like coffee for the sake of her baby.

An hour later, Oliver finally showed up.

“Sorry I’m late.” He pulled a chair out and sat down. “It was further than I thought.”

Diana looked up. “Where did you come from?”

“Westside.”

“Why didn’t you say so earlier? It’s on the other side of the city. I should’ve picked somewhere in the middle,

“Diana said.

“It’s fine.” Oliver called for the waiter. He ordered a milk tea for Diana and a cold beverage for himself. Only then did Diana realize his forehead was covered in sweat. It was probably a tiresome journey for him.

pang of guilt. “I’m totally at fault here. I wasn’t sure when you’d arrive, and so I

feel sorry, you can treat

was amiss, but she had become much less perceptive ever since she got pregnant. She couldn’t quite put a finger on what

Oliver. He had never once guilt–tripped her into

never be unreasonable

said they would treat you to a meal, it was the equivalent of “let’s get together when we’re free“. In other words, they probably said it

also knew that she and Oliver came from completely different backgrounds. Most likely, he was being polite thanks to his well–mannered

nodded and agreed. She reached out for the information

two glasses of cold beverages before going

that the sweat on his forehead was gone. Apart from that, there were also drops of water on his

feel much better

rubbed his eyes before reaching for the document

milk tea

fixed on the document. He then faced Diana. “Let me walk you through this man’s criminal

did a lot of homework. He even memorized details that

to exact revenge on

at the subway station the other day. People like him tend to

the information to her. “If you hadn’t stepped in the other day, I would’ve been doomed. I wouldn’t ever be able to forget the feeling of being taken advantage of. I’d