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.

here. I wasn’t sure when you’d arrive, and so I didn’t even have the

If you really feel sorry, you can treat me to another meal,” Oliver said

much less perceptive ever since she got pregnant. She couldn’t quite put

comfortable around Oliver. He had never once

he would never be unreasonable like

of “let’s get together when we’re free“. In other words,

Oliver came from completely different backgrounds. Most likely, he

nodded and agreed. She reached out for the information Oliver

two glasses of cold beverages before going to the

also drops of water on

better now,” Oliver

rubbed his eyes before reaching for the document in front of him. His long fingers shone

in the milk tea store were already

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

even memorized details that weren’t included on the

this person really does try to exact revenge on you, it’d partially be my fault,” Oliver

other day. People like him

feel this much guilt. That explained why he’d come all this way to deliver the information to her. “If you hadn’t stepped in the other day, I would’ve been doomed. I wouldn’t ever be able