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.

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

really feel sorry, you can treat me to another

amiss, but she had become much less perceptive ever since she

however, feel comfortable around Oliver. He had never

would never be unreasonable

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

knew that she and Oliver came from completely different backgrounds. Most likely, he was being polite thanks

Diana nodded and agreed. She reached out

two glasses of cold beverages before going to the bathroom. He then

there were also drops of water on his white shirt. He probably washed his face and fixed

feel much better

the document in front of him. His long fingers

young ladies in the milk tea

then faced Diana.

lot of homework. He even memorized details that weren’t included on

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

day. People like him tend to be vengeful. I personally don’t mind it,

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