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.

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

you can treat me to another meal,” Oliver

much less perceptive ever since she got pregnant.

comfortable around Oliver. He had never once guilt–tripped her

importantly, he would never be unreasonable

when some people 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 out

Oliver came from completely different backgrounds. Most likely, he was being polite thanks

and agreed. She reached out for the information Oliver

two glasses of cold beverages before going to

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

much better now,”

eyes before reaching for the document in front of him.

the young ladies in the milk tea store were already

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

He even memorized details that weren’t included

revenge on you, it’d partially be my fault,” Oliver

so badly at the subway station the other day. People like him tend to be vengeful. I personally don’t mind it, but I’m worried for

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 probably