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!

unconditional

crushed when the humiliating

he have to call

he said, Diana’s face turned gloomy.

face was evident, as was the sarcasm in

good mood, because her own mood had clearly

he wouldn’t stop bringing it up no matter what.

didn’t even return to their bedroom

the direction he came from in the

long lashes hung low, covering the look of disappointment that flashed briefly in her eyes. She didn’t even look at Julian, and pretended nothing had happened as

but Mr. Fulcher said to let you

joking around.” Diana chuckled. “Julian couldn’t possibly have said something

only wanted to cheer her up. Diana reminded

place.

seemed as if they wanted to say something, but they saw Julian fidgeting by the door and decided to keep their mouths shut. They started bringing food out of

scanning the dishes one

small flame. There was garlic, sesame oil, coriander, chili