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

for a moment,

Oliver was the man

breaking one

toward Diana

the oppressive air from

slowed down,

her hands before he left

would remember

Don’t

umbrella would be

warmth was soon blown away

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

back and slowly opened her

“Hmm?’

desperate greed in his eyes. How nice it would

Unfortunately, she didn’t.

and she smiled sweetly

Kayla. I wish

the final blow that finally

after a long while, his voice seemed to come from