Chapter 31

Diana had once been blinded by love. She was convinced that her only purpose was to play the role of "Mrs. Hendrix" to perfection. But now that she thought about it, a woman needed more than financial independence—emotional autonomy was just as vital. Neither independence could exist without the other. Once her work was done, Diana went to a Wesnian restaurant for dinner with Evelyne. "This place has a nice atmosphere. I heard they just opened recently," Diana said as she settled into her seat. Evelyne responded with nothing but a knowing smile. At last, Diana finally connected the dots. "This place… Is it yours?" Evelyne nodded and hummed in acknowledgement. It was no wonder. From the interior to the smallest details, everything reflected Diana's taste to a fault. Diana smiled as she asked calmly, "What made you want to open a restaurant out of the blue?" Evelyne chuckled. "I wanted to brighten your days. This is right across from Citrus Bless—there's just one road between t