Julian's Stand in Wife novel Chapter 8

“I’m embarrassing myself in front of you.” Kayla hurriedly wiped her tears away and took the opportunity to put her cell phone away. “I…I was adopted. I wouldn’t dare to return if it weren’t for you, much less find out that they actually still care so much about me.”

“You’re worth it.” Julian couldn’t help but feel distressed when he thought of how Kayla went abroad when she was suffering from stomach cancer. She did all that in order not to worry him and to make the Winnington family feel at ease, as well as to allow Diana experience a family’s warmth.

They grew up together, and Kayla even saved his life.

How could he not care about her?

Kayla always seemed to be thinking about others. “I wonder if Mommy and the others are tired after preparing so many things.”

“Don’t be too kind,” Julian said. “You should think about yourself more. All of us will be happy as long as you’re happy.”

“What about my sister?” Kayla suddenly asked. “Dad and Mom are so good to me, and you’re divorcing her for my sake. Will she be unhappy when she finds out?”

Having said that, she did not wait for Julian to answer, but raised her hand immediately and swore righteously, “But I guarantee that if my sister is unhappy and says that she wants Dad, Mom, and you, I definitely won’t take anything from her!”

She was very serious when she said this. “Because… It feels as if I robbed her of everything.”

“Don’t spout nonsense!”

Julian’s voice rose. “Whether it’s me or the Winnington family, you didn’t take anything from Diana. It’s not your fault.”

In fact, he was fully aware that his marriage with Diana was his fault. Their marriage should not have started.

Plus, Mr. Winnington was the reason Diana and Kayla were in such an awkward state.

Their backgrounds were far more complicated than imagined.

Anyway, Kayla was completely innocent.

As for Diana…

For some reason, when Julian recalled the way she had waited obediently for him to blow dry her hair last night…

He frowned and forced himself to look at Kayla a few times. The impulse in his heart slowly calmed down.

Only love could help him.

Julian assumed that the reason he could calm down so quickly was because he loved Kayla.

As for Diana, there was no need to restrain himself. After all, there was no love involved.

Julian’s eyes were clear. He then called Noel in front of Kayla, as if to give the latter reassurance. “Noel, did Madam discuss the terms of the divorce with the lawyer after waking up?”

“Not yet,” Noel said. “Madam said that her conditions can only be agreed upon when you are present.”

Was she still planning to ask for an unjustly large amount of money?

Julian’s face showed no worry, but his disgust for Diana increased even more. Even the scene where he blow dried her hair for her last night repulsed him.

It was time for him to settle the divorce quickly. “Okay, tell her that I’ll listen to her conditions when I go back tonight.”

He wanted to see how many conditions she would ask for before she was willing to leave.

The speed of his driving suddenly rose. Kayla was caught off guard and was almost thrown off the passenger seat. She finally managed to stabilize herself, but did not blame Julian and instead said softly, “Julian, is my sister…refusing to leave?”

“No.” Julian was afraid that Kaya would think too much. “The divorce is going well.”

Kayla nodded and did not ask any more questions. Her cheeks puffed, as if she was mustering a lot of courage. She then held Julian’s hand gently as he held onto the steering wheel.

Julian turned to look at Kayla. Her face was already flushed red.

Julian pursed his lips and then smiled as he said, “I’ll get the driver with us next time.”

He meant that he would let her hold his hand next time.

Kayla quickly let go of his hand, but her face seemed to become redder and redder. She nodded meekly and said, “Okay.”

The car soon arrived at Winnington Mansion.

Diana appeared almost in tandem with them.