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 for that

was crushed when the humiliating incident

right did he have to call her out for holding a

what he said, Diana’s face turned gloomy.

was evident, as was the sarcasm

good mood, because

and he wouldn’t stop bringing

even return

direction he

of disappointment that flashed briefly in her eyes. She didn’t even look at Julian, and pretended nothing

explained, “We wanted to call you for breakfast earlier, but Mr. Fulcher said to let you rest a while

chuckled. “Julian couldn’t possibly

cheer her up. Diana reminded herself that she

place.

by the door and

scanning the dishes one at a

garlic, sesame oil, coriander, chili oil, and sesame seeds. Other staple