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

you can

less perceptive ever since she got pregnant. She couldn’t quite put a finger on what

He had never once guilt–tripped her

importantly, he would never be unreasonable

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 of courtesy and wouldn’t

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

reached out for the information

glasses of cold beverages before going to the bathroom. He

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

much better now,” Oliver

his eyes before reaching for the document

in the milk tea store were already looking their

Oliver’s gaze was fixed on the document. He then faced Diana.

homework. He even memorized details that weren’t

revenge on you, it’d partially be

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

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 to forget the feeling of being taken advantage of. I’d probably remain resentful for