Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 1017

“What about Simon and Cecilia?” Diana asked.

She stood rooted to the spot, ashamed for harboring the thoughts deep within her heart.

“Am I acting very irresponsible?” Julian kept looking at her, like a prince gazing at his princess.

His expression was so focused, and his voice so captivating. “Life is short. Isn’t it better to live following your heart?”

Diana remained silent.

“Did you come to see me today just because Betty wouldn’t let you hold her or get close? In the days of abiding by the rules, didn’t you ever yearn for me? Did you never wonder why I didn’t initiate a conversation with you? Didn’t you feel upset? If you do, then it’s proof that you still care about me. That night…was a result of strong feelings that went out of control.”

As Julian slowly dissected her actions, the feelings Diana suppressed in her heart yearned to burst out. However, they timidly retreated. She still had her most pressing concern.

“Simon and Cecilia…”

She bit her lip, her overwhelming emotions almost bringing her to tears.

Simultaneously, she was tortured by deep guilt.

she saw Simon’s disabled legs and Cecilia’s condition. The Cecilia back then had been so innocent

even more tightly,

truly couldn’t let go of her

was like a mirror that revealed her inner demons. Every time she

her

Julian paused when he mentioned her, then continued, “Who do you think

Diana was taken aback.

for a bit, she said, “It seems

Julian didn’t seem embarrassed or

too. I believe

he had considered Noel

was a a divorced man with a child, a few times. How much of me could

him was less accurate than saying

made her overly focused

considered her

love was also

an old man like me,” Julian chuckled. “You’re the

what about your engagement with