Chapter 43

Diana was a little surprised. She pondered Julian’s words and entertained the act of asking Oliver if he worked in Channing Inc. Why was he unemployed?

However, after some thought, it dawned on her that they didn’t know each other very well. In fact, this question was far too personal. She decided not to probe further. Instead, she checked the GPS and chose a milk tea store nearby. “Let’s meet here.”

Although this place was much more chaotic than a coffee shop, Diana had to avoid beverages like coffee for the sake of her baby.

An hour later, Oliver finally showed up.

“Sorry I’m late.” He pulled a chair out and sat down. “It was further than I thought.”

Diana looked up. “Where did you come from?”

“Westside.”

“Why didn’t you say so earlier? It’s on the other side of the city. I should’ve picked somewhere in the middle,

“Diana said.

the waiter. He ordered a milk tea for Diana and a cold beverage for himself. Only then did Diana realize his forehead was covered in sweat. It

pang of guilt. “I’m totally at fault here. I wasn’t sure when you’d

can treat me to

she had become much less perceptive ever since she got pregnant. She couldn’t quite put a

comfortable around Oliver. He had never once guilt–tripped

he would never be unreasonable

it was the equivalent of “let’s get together when we’re free“.

came from completely different backgrounds. Most likely, he

agreed. She reached out for the information Oliver

two glasses of cold beverages before going to the bathroom. He then

his forehead was gone. Apart from that, there were also drops

better now,”

rubbed his eyes before reaching for the document in front of him. His long fingers

then faced Diana. “Let me walk you through this man’s criminal

homework. He even memorized details

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