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.

I want to show them my hometown, my childhood home. If you keep cornering them like this, I feel

anyone.” Diana glanced cynically.

what you think is true?” Philip continued

tone.

Her wrinkles spread to her chin. “Yes, what I said is all the

a faint sigh. He needed extra patience to face Diana. After letting the silence hang for a moment, he muttered, “Then, let me tell you a

Her brows furrowed in alarm. “Don’t

to influence me.”

working, I was scared. The boss I had to guard was known to be arrogant and arbitrary. People said he

Keeping her arms crossed, she closed her eyes, pretending not to listen.

he doesn’t fire employees carelessly. He’s just too strict about maintaining his standards. He’s not stingy in appreciating employees who perform

Diana’s gesture. There was a slight movement

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Many people admire him, including me. Moreover,

stopped for a moment. However, receiving

I get married, I want to emulate him. I want to be a caring husband and a nurturing father.”

lips made a hoarse sound. “It’s just a

the years, I’ve gotten to

woman was a little surprised. Her eyes automatically opened. At that moment, Philip found her tears.

don’t hate Frank and his little family, Grandma. They’re good people. And Frank himself… is very different from his grandfather. Jeremy is the

and grimaced. “I don’t want to know

silent. He just realized that Diana’s heart was closed too tightly. It wouldn’t

my words upset you. I

life is calm and peaceful

you don’t want to get to know

strangers to me,” Diana said in a hoarse voice. Philip no longer moved.

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As soon as the passenger door opened, a woman got off in an elegant manner.

eyes widened. The shadows of the night seemed no

walked quickly towards the guest. Her laughter sounded light.

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