Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 24

It was only when she saw the familiar blue police uniforms around her that she realized that she was in a police station at the moment. She finally felt a little relieved.

Oliver somewhat regretted patting her from the back, but she was on the phone at the time. He had only patted her lightly when she did not respond after he called her a few times.

He didn’t expect her to have such an exaggerated reaction.

“I’m sorry.” He quickly distanced himself from Diana in a very gentlemanly manner before handing her the police return statement. “Everything’s all been taken care of, and that molester has already been locked up. Please don’t be afraid.”

This was the third burst of warmth Diana felt after going through the unpleasant experience of being

molested.

The first was this man coming forward.

The second was the milk tea he bought her.

The third was what he said just now: that she didn’t have to be afraid anymore.

could see through her facade of strength and

were people other than Julian who

pure kindness made Diana, who had just argued with Julian, feel

phone several times, though he didn’t get a response.

In fact, she was busy signing the receipt for confirmation. When she saw

express her gratitude as

largely responsible for how quickly the molester was apprehended and imprisoned. Much of the credit lies in Oliver’s

smiled gently. “Okay, but I’d like to

became less restrained. “That’s fine

from the police station, so she switched off her phone to ensure it wouldn’t run out of battery. It would be more convenient for her to pay for

felt that there was nothing more to be said between them. After her meal with Oliver Channing, she would

the humiliation and grievances she had suffered this morning. She didn’t need to tell him about her treating

fool out of herself anymore, and she wouldn’t go out of her way to witness how little Julian cared about

fantasizing about being together

was only when she reached the entrance of the restaurant that she remembered something. After she finished drinking the milk

the inner side of the road to prevent others from bumping into her. He constantly maintained

grateful for his help