S31 6. Diana’s Hatred

“Grandma, we need to talk.” Philip held Diana’s hand, thwarting her intention to open the door.

The old woman gritted her teeth. “If you want to defend your friends, it’s better not to talk.”

“They are not just friends to me, but also family. They are the ones who gave me work, welfare, and attention. I think you would know because you were the one who sent my application letter to their company.”

Diana fell silent. She had no reason to argue.

“Come on, Grandma. This isn’t you. Why are you like this?”

Diana pushed Philip’s hand away and turned the doorknob. However, because Philip was still blocking her she had no choice but to walk to the front porch.

“Is it because of something that happened in your past?” Philip didn’t let Diana go alone.

“Stop it, Philip. I don’t want to talk about that.”

Diana crossed her arms and sat on a chair. Philip hurried to sit next to her. “So, my guess is right? What has Rowan done to you to make you this upset?”

Diana turned around in her seat, hoping Philip couldn’t see the

twitching of her chin. “I don’t recognize that name.”

Philip let out a faint sigh. It’s difficult to resolve the problem if Diana

didn’t want to open up.

“Okay, let’s just say you don’t know each other. My friends,” he

emphasized, “are here on holiday. Shouldn’t you welcome them warmly?”

Diana took a deep breath. “They don’t deserve my attention,” she muttered, barely audible.

hometown, my childhood

cornering anyone.” Diana

is true?”

tone.

her chin. “Yes, what I

Diana. After letting the silence hang for a moment,

Philip briefly. Her brows furrowed in

to influence me.”

known to be

against the chair. Keeping her arms

maintaining his standards. He’s not stingy in appreciating employees who perform well. The proof is that the

was a slight movement in the furrow of her

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capable. Many people admire him, including me. Moreover, since he united with

stopped for a moment. However, receiving no

saw another side of Frank at that time. He really loves his family. When Barbara and I get married, I want to

made a hoarse sound. “It’s just a charade, for

over the years, I’ve gotten to know

woman was a little surprised. Her eyes automatically

Frank himself… is very different

Philip!” Diana withdrew her hand and grimaced. “I don’t want to

He just realized that Diana’s heart was closed

my words upset you.

My life is calm and peaceful without them.”

sad. “So you don’t want to get to know

that they are visitors. They are just strangers to me,” Diana said in

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a car arrived. As soon as the passenger door opened, a woman

seemed no problem for her to

quickly towards

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