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.

through her facade of strength and actually noticed that she needed

than Julian who

who had just argued with Julian, feel warm

Julian shouted into the phone several times, though he didn’t get a response. He instantly stood up from the chair, his eyes burning

she saw the man’s name, she read it out softly. “Oliver

express her gratitude as he had helped

believed that Oliver was largely responsible for how quickly the molester was apprehended

“Okay, but I’d like to choose

less

off her phone to ensure it wouldn’t run out of battery. It would be more convenient

them. After her meal with Oliver Channing, she

her to spend time talking to Julian about all the humiliation and grievances she had suffered this morning. She didn’t need

of herself anymore, and she wouldn’t go out of her way to witness how

still fantasizing about being together with him again earlier this

to Oliver’s movements. It was only when she reached the entrance of the restaurant that she remembered something.

walk on the inner side of the road to prevent others from bumping into her. He constantly maintained his distance from her, worried that he

you.” Diana thanked him sincerely; grateful for his