Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 48

Was this still the same mother whom she reconciled with that day?

The desire that Diana had for that measly bit of kinship that was barely rekindled was doused in that instant. “I’m not doing this for a comfortable life.”

She bit her lips so hard they almost bled. “As my mother, don’t you understand how much I’ve suffered over the years? Am I that obsessed with wealth and riches?”

The voice on the other end mellowed significantly. “Then why must you…insist on that fifteen million dollars

…?”

“I owe Julian fifteen million dollars because of a shop I bought before. The divorce is only possible after I settle the debt and no longer have any financial entanglements.”

“I see, I see. As long as you’re not the one stopping him from getting a divorce.” Kate’s attitude took a complete 180–degree turn. “Seems like Julian doesn’t want to waste a single cent on you, too.”

Her words deeply disturbed Diana. “What do you mean by that?”

“Nothing. I mean, you’re a good child, and so is Julian.” Diana could almost hear Kate smiling through her voice, and it made Diana even more upset.

would smile so gleefully upon hearing about her child’s divorce and overwhelming

that doesn’t love or care for her

a need for her to make it so obvious

knew, part of Winnington’s family

the Fulchers as their god of wealth and hoping that her marriage with Julian was smooth sailing. That would guarantee

that over these three years, Kate had never taken the initiative to please her? What was more

in Diana’s

flashed across her

of the Winnington household who saw her for the first time

servant said to her, “Miss

reminding Diana, “Kayla just returned from abroad, so don’t you dare cause a scene! When exactly are

to her just a while back, “Diana, let’s get

warned her, “You’re not worthy enough to know her

the depths of her memories and linking together like interconnected chains, melting together into a

How could it be?

running wild in her mind as she patted her chest in a bid to calm her heart, which was beating wildly. Julian wouldn’t mess around with her sister in

receive the earrings when they arrive. I can also give you two more days to talk to James about the

hesitated for a long time as silence ensued over the phone, as if she had