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“I know.”
Diana had already restrained her emotions, and was trying to think of some happy things.
“This time, I might not be able to endure until the full term. I might need a cesarean section.”
In other words, the time for the cesarean section hadn’t been determined yet.
Nina was cautious in this regard. “Just follow the doctor’s advice, okay? When necessary, I’ll bring Vans and stay
with you.”
When Nina mentioned Vans with such familiarity, Diana asked with delight, “Have you two reconciled?”
Perhaps Jim had taken care of it when she mentioned the Jenningses to him? If that was the case, she needed to
call and thank him.
However, Nina didn’t answer. She just smiled. It was a bashful smile, and she obviously didn’t want Diana to inquire
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Ignoring Nina’s expression, Diana said seriously, “Nina.”
She held Nina’s hand, and asked solemnly, “Has the Jenningses taken the initiative to draw a clear line with Vans?”
“How is that possible?” Nina smiled bitterly. “Lina likes Vans more than ever! She’s anxious to marry him.”
That meant Jim didn’t handle the problem. Diana thought that she would call him in the evening to ask.
But now, she had more important questions to ask Nina. “Did Vans agree?”
Nina tightened her grip on the bedsheet, involuntarily wrinkling it. “He agreed.”
“But.” She tightened and then loosened her grip on the bedsheet periodically. “He doesn’t love her.”
Diana almost laughed at the way Nina downplayed the seriousness of her words.
“So what? He doesn’t love her, but he still wants to marry her. He loves you, but can’t marry you.”
Hearing the urgency in Diana’s tone, Nina also became anxious. “It’s not his fault. He’s done a lot already. I just
need to give him some time.”
She held Diana’s hand, and continued, “As long as I endure for a year or two, Vans can give me a future.”
“And during these two years, are you going to stay by his side as his mistress?”
Nina became even more anxious. This wasn’t the first time they discussed this issue. Last time, though, Diana was
more subtle in her words. It had never been explicitly addressed before.
But today, Diana spoke with particular sharpness.
“Nina! Wake up! If Vans demands this of you, he doesn’t deserve your love!”
He wasn’t worthy of Nina! She deserved better!
“I’m not the mistress,” Nina said, taking a deep breath. She glanced at Diana’s belly, and finally suppressed the
anger. “He said that no matter how much pressure the Jenningses and Stanleys put on him, he won’t get married.”
Diana was almost amused. “Even if he doesn’t get married, isn’t it still a fact that he’s engaged? Isn’t it a fact that
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That was indeed a fact.
Nina couldn’t find words to respond to that.
Something seemed to be clawing at her heart.
“Diana.” The anger surged in her again. She looked up to see Diana’s face. “Stop talking.”
However, Diana was angry.
She really didn’t want Nina to continue like this. “Nina. Vans’s actions show a lack of responsibility. You must—”
“What about Julian?”
Nina’s retort left Diana momentarily stunned. For a moment, she couldn’t react.
“Huh?” She raised her head, looking at Nina with confusion.
Nina’s lips curled into a mocking expression that Diana had never seen before. She reminded Diana, “Stand-in.”
She looked at Diana, arms crossed and adopting a defensive posture.
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