Julian’s Stand-In Wife

“If you really love me as you say you do, then from now on, please continue to stay away from me and don’t interfere in my life,” Diana said calmly.

There was relief and liberation in her voice; at the same time, her words were laced with endless melancholy. “Only then can Kayla be completely at ease.”

Despite everything that had been said, Diana no longer trusted him.

Julian knew that no matter how much he explained himself, it was useless. Thus, he simply nodded. Even though he was in so much pain that he could barely breathe, he knew he couldn’t continue making the same mistakes. He needed to control his feelings for her.

That was what Diana truly needed.

This time, he would respect her decision.

Unbeknownst to him, there was a hint of disappointment that went unnoticed.

Diana saw that Julian had once again drawn the line between them with cruel ease.

He had succeeded.

Kayla would be delighted, wouldn’t she?

Diana said sarcastically, making those her parting words as

moment, the pain

must mean that Oliver was the man

deliberately breaking one

toward Diana

the oppressive air from

down,

into her hands

would remember

Don’t

would

warmth was soon blown

the broken umbrella, hitting Diana in the corner of her eye. She

back and slowly opened her

“Hmm?’

desperate greed in his eyes. How nice it would be if

Unfortunately, she didn’t.

smiled

I wish you two

was the final blow that

face cracked even more; after a long while, his voice seemed to come from a