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

was crushed when the humiliating

call her

over what he said, Diana’s face

away. The coldness on his face was evident, as was the sarcasm

wasn’t in a good mood, because her own mood had

guilty all because of a meal she had with Oliver, and he wouldn’t stop

he didn’t even return to their bedroom

direction he came from in the morning, he’d probably slept in the

eyes. She didn’t even look at Julian, and pretended nothing had happened as she headed to the kitchen. “Why

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

“Julian couldn’t possibly have

in the kitchen only wanted to cheer her up. Diana reminded herself that she ought

place.

they wanted to say something, but they saw Julian fidgeting by the door and decided to keep their mouths shut. They started

work while scanning the dishes

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