Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 981

Julian hissed in pain. He was about to ask Diana what was going on, but before he could say anything, Diana’s expression turned frantic.

“You’re overthinking!” she said. “Why would I make this for you?”

She spoke loudly, her eyes darting to the window.

“Simon requested this stew for lunch today.” Her voice was strained as she continued, “Julian, don’t jump to conclusions. I didn’t cook a portion for you.”

At her words, the smile on Julian’s face gradually faded. His complexion turned dark. “Diana!”

What was she doing?

The dissatisfaction that had been building up within him erupted.

“It’s not just that you haven’t smiled much at me these days.

I understand you’re busy. But now, you even pushed me away and hurt my back. Forget expressing a word of concern for me, you’re actually saying you didn’t cook a portion for me?”

used to love making soup

to Richburgh. He had also urged her to make it for him.

And she really was.

of

more she acted like this, the worse Julian

at noon, but you hurried to make it for

glanced discreetly

complicated it was to make this stew. The recipe was different from her usual normal beef stew. Even

could she bring together so many diverse components, and

basic stew at all; undoubtedly, it

meant for him-they were for

was something no one could

look. She lowered her voice, and

witness her and Julian getting intimate, fearing it would make

Simon, Simon, Simon.

about is Simon!” Julian snarled. His lower back was sore, but she hadn’t said a word

as he forced Diana to look at him. “Do you still have me in your heart at

He was jealous.

both sides of his lips and pushed them up, forming a smile. “Give me