Julian's Stand in Wife novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96

Oliver looked at Diana and said kindly, “Cheer up. Think of the baby.”

Diana nodded. He was right. She should be happier that what she feared had not happened, and that Kayla wasn’t overwhelming her at every turn.

But… Why did it feel so strange?

The sensation was akin to a puffed–up balloon that had deflated suddenly. Did Diana feel powerless because she had lost to such an average person?

Diana pulled herself together, thinking that she would meet the other formally later and have a good talk. Otherwise, she wouldn’t understand why Julian would abandon her for such a mediocre existence.

When Diana and Oliver reached Kayla’s room, they were informed that Kayla and Kate had gone to the cloakroom and had asked Diana to meet them there instead. Because of the switch in location, it wasn’t convenient for a man to follow her. Thus, Oliver had to stay behind.

“Can you handle it alone?”

“I’ll be fine,” Diana replied with a smile. Thinking of Kayla whom she had met previously, and the undisguised contempt and malice she faced, her guard against Kayla making underhanded moves had lowered significantly. “Even though they don’t like me, they won’t do anything to me at a public birthday party.”

Many people were outside, and Kayla would embarrass the Winnington family if anything went wrong.

Oliver nodded. He soon found a couch to sit down and wait.

“I’ll be here, so just shout for me if anything happens. I’ll rush to your side immediately.”

Diana smiled. “Sure. I’ll be going now. Have some tea and rest while you wait.”

Diana had lived here for a short period three years ago when she came looking for her relatives. Back then, she was simply a joke who wasn’t welcome. Forget about living comfortably in the Winnington residence, she didn’t even dare walk around the place casually.

So, she wasn’t actually familiar with the layout of the place.

A maid walked in front of her, leading the way. Seven or eight turns later, they reached the innermost room on the third floor.