Trick Him Into Divorce, Then Flee With His Unknow Kid novel Chapter 497

Chapter 497: Chapter 497 A Calm Before the Storm

Diana had always been this way.

She wasn’t afraid to take a stand, no matter how much it hurt.

Everything she’d experienced since childhood had taught her one thing: even if she’d never had enough love in her life, she understood that love tainted by betrayal was no longer worth holding on to. Trying to force something that had already been broken was the most pathetic thing a person could do.

She would never give someone who had betrayed her even the slightest chance to do it again.

Not even if walking away felt like a thousand arrows piercing her heart.

She would rather endure a short, sharp pain than remain trapped in something that would hurt her forever.

Diana went to bed.

Rose watched her curled-up figure, knowing full well that she probably wouldn’t fall asleep anytime soon. She needed time to process everything that had happened and figure out what to do next.

Rather than disturb her, Rose quietly left the room and closed the door behind her.

A message from Ryan was waiting on her phone.

Ryan: [Have you eaten anything tonight?]

Only then did Rose notice the gnawing emptiness in her stomach. She’d been so busy comforting Diana that she’d completely forgotten to eat. Without Ryan’s reminder, she probably would have gone to bed hungry.

Rose: [Diana seems calmer now, but I’m still worried about her. I’m staying here tonight. I might need your help later.]

Ryan: [Of course.]

Rose: [Aren’t you going to ask what kind of help I need?]

Ryan: [It’s probably going to involve keeping Liam in check. What happens next depends on what Diana decides.]

Rose clicked her tongue in surprise.

Apparently, Ryan had already anticipated this possibility. He was prepared to step in whenever Diana needed him, without a moment’s hesitation.

That put Rose’s mind at ease.

With Ryan backing her up, Diana at least had a fighting chance. No one could force Liam to agree to a divorce, but everything else? Ryan was more than capable of handling it.

The next morning, Rose woke to the sound of someone moving around in the kitchen.

When she walked out, she found Diana already busy at the stove.

Diana was an excellent cook, though she rarely bothered cooking for just anyone. Now, two bowls of steaming noodle soup sat on the counter, each topped with a beautifully fried egg and fresh greens. The sight alone was enough to make Rose’s mouth water.

For a moment, she simply stood there, lost in thought.

Diana took off her apron and waved her over.

"Come on. If I don’t make you something, you’ll just eat whatever you can find, won’t you? You didn’t eat anything last night, did you?"

She sounded mildly reproachful.

If she hadn’t gotten up to cook for Rose, her friend probably would have skipped breakfast, too.

"It’s not like I can’t order takeout," Rose protested as she walked over.

Diana looked perfectly fine. She was even closing her eyes contentedly as she breathed in the aroma of the noodles.

Yet somehow, seeing her like that only made Rose’s heart ache.

"Takeout isn’t nearly as healthy as a proper home-cooked meal."

Diana handed her a spoon and fork, then lowered her head and started eating.

She took one mouthful after another, eating with such enthusiasm that she seemed determined to prove just how delicious the food was.

"Mmm. This smells amazing!"

Rose watched her with pursed lips.

When Diana’s cheeks were practically bulging with food, Rose reached over and gently caught her hand.

"Okay, slow down. You don’t have to force yourself."

Diana paused, then brushed Rose’s hand away.

"I’m fine. Eat your breakfast. We’re not wasting all this food."

The concern in Rose’s eyes was impossible to miss.

She knew Diana was trying to keep her from worrying. If Diana acted as though everything was normal, perhaps Rose would stop looking at her with such sadness.

Rose didn’t say anything else. She lowered her head and finished her own meal, taking her time until not a drop of soup remained.

Diana quickly cleared the dishes and checked the time.

"I’m heading to the office. I just need to wrap up a few things. Life goes on, and I still have responsibilities at work." She glanced at Rose. "Don’t worry about me. I’ve thought everything through."

"I’ll come with you," Rose said immediately.

She was worried Diana might run into Sophie and lose her temper.

Diana turned toward her and pulled her into a hug.

"Don’t worry. This is my problem, and I’ll deal with it myself."

Rose couldn’t talk her out of it.

In the end, Diana went to work alone.

With several projects running simultaneously and five celebrity endorsers to coordinate, Diana had plenty to keep her occupied. She needed to make sure every shoot stayed on schedule and that the entire team worked together smoothly.

As soon as she arrived, her assistant came over with the day’s schedule.

"Director, here’s today’s shooting lineup. Avery is scheduled for ten, Sophie for two, and Ray for four."

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