Diana found the new house according to the location that Chaney sent her.
After they tidied up the place and had a rest, it was time to go to the William Company.
Diana made sure to look presentable, adding a bit of light make-up, which she didn’t often bother with. When she had to pick her lipstick color, she hesitated for a while and finally chose the color that she knew Brian liked the best.
Abby was still fast asleep in her bed. Diana gave her a gentle kiss goodbye and then left for the company.
On the way, she called Chaney. She knew Abby would be fine with him, but it felt reassuring to check.
“Hi, Chaney, please take good care of Abby.”
“Okay, my pleasure.”
Diana smiled and hung up the phone.
With a deep breath, Diana entered the company building. She was immediately struck by how much everything had changed: the decoration, the layout, and the people.
Diana walked into the drugstore, feeling nervous.
“Diana!” Jason called out to her in surprise.
Diana turned around and found he was already standing right behind her.
“Wow, Diana, you have changed a lot.”
“Really?” Diana was a little shy.
“Of course,” Jason said with certainty. “You used to be kind of naïve and innocent looking, but now you have a worldly charm about you.”
Diana gave him an annoyed look.
“You mean I used to look like an idiot?”
“Of course not.” Jason wished he hadn’t said anything.
After a brief silence, Diana explained, “I’m back to discuss our contract with the William Group, it’s due to expire soon.”
“Diana, it was you who offered me a job when I graduated. Wherever you go and whatever you ask me to do, I will obey.”
Diana felt proud to see him so determined. She would go back to France after the current problem was dealt with and felt lucky. Jason was here taking care of the shop.
When she finished chatting with Jason, Diana called her mother and asked her to make an appointment with Simon William so that they could discuss the contract.
On her way out of the drugstore, Diana ran into Brian, the one person she hadn’t wanted to meet.
When she saw him, she had a complex feeling. He was thinner and looked more sullen than he used to.
Diana shook her head vigorously. She wanted to throw away all the thoughts and memories in her mind, but it was so hard.
As for Brian, when he saw Diana, he was surprised and panicked. In the two years after he awoke from the coma, he still dreamed about her frequently.
“Mr. William, we’re going to hold the meeting now,” The assistant walking by his side reminded him.
“Okay, let’s go,” Brian answered and set off for the meeting room.
Finally, he and Diana passed each other without stopping.
When Diana got home, Chaney had already fed Abby, and they were watching cartoons together on the couch.
“I’m back!” Diana said.
“Mummy!” Abby cheered up and ran to her mother. Diana lifted her up gently and walked towards the sofa.
“How was everything today?” asked Chaney as he handed Diana a cup of tea.
Diana took it and had a sip.
“Everything was good. Still, a few old faces there that remember me.”
“Of course they do. You are very special.” Chaney said the words naturally, like he truly meant what he said.
Diana turned away to hide her embarrassment. Though Chaney always said sweet things to her, she was still not used to it.
After a while, Diana received a call from Mrs. Anderson. She told Diana that they had a meeting arranged with Simon for the day after tomorrow.
Since Diana was already back to take care of Abby, Chaney said goodbye and left.
After Diana coaxed Abby off to sleep, she had a sudden desire to go back to see her family house.
She put the sleeping Abby in her car seat, then set off.
There had been no one living in the house for two years; it looked desolate. Diana got out of the car and stood by the front gate.
As she was standing there, a man suddenly appeared from the shadows next to the house.
Diana got a clear look at him under the streetlamp and found it was Brian!
This is too much, Diana thought. She had to get out of there.
Brian had never expected to see the woman from his dreams there, how did she know this place?
Brian noticed that Diana was backing away, so he put out his cigarette and rushed towards her.
“Have we met before?” Brian asked.
He was confused. He badly wanted to get some answers from this woman.
Diana stopped, but she didn’t know what she could say. Where to start? It was partly cowardice, partly genuine fear, but Diana fled to her car and sped off.
She didn’t relax until finally she and Abby were back in their rented apartment, with the door closed behind. She gasped and laughed at herself. Why was she running away from Brian?