Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 32

Diana only realized it had rained last night after leaving the bedroom. The weather had clearly become colder.

She felt a little chilly after arriving downstairs. Just as she was about to head up to put on an extra layer of clothing, Julian handed her a cardigan. “You need to look after yourself even if you have debt to pay. Don’t

catch a cold.”

Diana found him acting very oddly. They were arguing intensely just the night before, and yet here he was, offering her a cardigan.

Despite his act of kindness, his words annoyed her.

“I wouldn’t dare trouble my creditor.” Diana didn’t reach for the cardigan. Instead, she replied in a nonchalant tone, “I hate black–and–white stripes.

This color reminded her of the skirt that other woman bought before she could, as well as how Julian liked that woman more than he did her.

Diana didn’t want to make herself sad.

Julian quickly saw through her. “You’re full of grudge! It was only a skirt.”

Of course!

represented Julian’s unconditional love

ego was crushed when

right did he have to call

upset over what he said, Diana’s face turned gloomy. She

away. The coldness on his face was evident, as was the sarcasm in his words. “You sure have changed after finding yourself another influential man.

in a good mood, because her own

she was guilty all because of a meal she had with Oliver, and he wouldn’t stop bringing it up no matter what. Wasn’t the humiliation she suffered

even return to their bedroom

but based on the direction he came from in the morning, he’d

of disappointment that flashed briefly in her eyes. She didn’t even look at Julian, and pretended nothing had happened as she headed to the kitchen. “Why isn’t there food

to call you for breakfast earlier, but Mr. Fulcher said to let

around.” Diana chuckled. “Julian couldn’t

to cheer her up. Diana reminded herself that she

place.

saw Julian fidgeting by the door

work while scanning the dishes one at

warm in a pot over a small flame. There was garlic, sesame oil, coriander, chili