Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 231

Kayla had a point, so Mr. Carter nodded in agreement. “I’ll try to be as stealthy as possible so that he doesn’t find out.”

That would be best.

Kayla pulled out a jade piece and placed it in Mr. Carter’s hand. “Thank you for your hard work.”

Mr. Carter refused to take it. “I appreciate your kindness, but after working so many years for the Fulcher family, I have no need for this.”

The reason he disliked Diana had nothing to do with the favors he was doing for Kayla. He simply felt that Diana wasn’t good enough for Julian, and his sincere wish was for Julian to have a better life. It was why he was helping Kayla.

“I don’t mean to discredit your sincerity,” Kayla said humbly. “If you dislike these mundane items, I’ll prepare something else for you next time.”

“I’m happy as long as you and the master are happy,” Mr. Carter said, waving his hand dismissively.

Even though it was true, Kayla was confused by Mr. Carter’s attitude. Contempt filled her eyes as she watched Mr. Carter’s retreating back. Were there any servants in this world who didn’t want money?

Mr. Carter was a butler that had been with the Fulcher family for

help her find better–quality jade pieces or something similar. When the time comes,

Mr. Carter.

becoming a mere nanny. He immediately praised Kayla, gushing, “You’re better than her, as always. It’s only been a few days, and

matter of time before Kayla joined the Fulcher family. It seemed his gamble of betting all his

would be married. He would appear at social gatherings bearing the title of father–in–law to the Fulcher family. He could already imagine all the compliments he would get! The Winningtons‘ reputation would rise to greater heights; nothing could

the father–daughter chatted, the more excited they became. In the end, Kayla simply entered her room

long as Diana

Diana’s belly… Diana couldn’t be allowed

same moment, Diana was downstairs, her

do that day. Cleaning the house was mindless work, but it was cumbersome and time–consuming. After finishing up, she could even feel

sore from stretching her

she thought about her incomplete design back at

leaned back on the couch, staring

than usual; it was