Julian's Stand in Wife novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Kate sighed in a barely noticeable manner. She slowly let go of Diana’s hands. “Alright. It’s just the two of us anyway. Three main dishes and a soup will do.”

Kate didn’t even turn around to ask Diana what she would like to eat.

Diana was a little disappointed by that, but she also knew that this outcome was already good enough, and it didn’t come easy. She wasn’t about to ask for more.

If Kate was willing to accept her, there would be many more occasions like this in the future. Diana was in no rush.

After Lucy’s interruption, neither of them spoke again.

Kate seemed a little distracted. After the meal, Lucy asked a maid to bring the desserts over. Only then did Kate seem a little more energetic. “Serve everything.”

The maid was very thoughtful. Not only did she place the plate in front of Diana, but she also cut everything into small pieces before handing Diana her cutlery.

“Miss Kayla, this is your favorite chestnut cake,” the maid said.

Miss Kayla?

Did the maid think she was Kayla?

Diana felt a little awkward. She thought she made a mistake in hearing. Just as she was about to speak, the maid brought over a bowl of soup. “Those dishes weren’t what you normally ate. Fortunately, we prepared your favorite bird’s nest. We boiled it for a long time. Have a taste.”

At this, Diana didn’t seem too happy.

In retrospect, the maids in the Winnington family might have greeted her so diligently because… They mistook her for someone else. Only now did she realize this.

Kate was now quite nervous. Frankly speaking, she and Diana got along pretty well today.

Kate no longer hated Diana so much. The earrings Diana wore might have been even more expensive than she realized, but she gave them to Kate without any hesitation.

Kate could sense Diana’s filial piety, and that made Kate increasingly guilty.

At the very least, she didn’t want Diana to find out that Julian only married her because she looked a lot like