Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 1072

Diana hadn't actually seen through his true identity. He was convinced he hadn't left any incriminating evidence behind.

"I guess I had too high hopes for you." Diana sighed when she saw him persisting.

She clenched her fists, staring at the figure behind the curtain. Ever since he had proposed divorce, she had become accustomed to giving herself a hundred reasons to believe that Julian loved her.

When she saw the plain meal spread before her, she even imagined he cared for her. She thought he was being considerate of her and worrying about her health; that he was afraid she would eat something greasy, or if she hadn't eaten at all. He was expressing his concern in a subtle, consistent manner.

In reality...

He had hurt her the most.

Yet even today, she couldn't let go of her affection for him.

akin to ivy, creeping into every part of her body over the years; like

her, Julian had endured wounds. He was a major figure, yet he had knelt before so many people

Didn't he love her?

refused to believe

he come out

more. She chuckled self-deprecatingly, but had no intention

breath, staring openly at the figure behind the curtain. Unfortunately, the

to be seen, not even a

entered, Diana might have thought she was alone in the room. She trusted Betty's honesty, and believed in

this curtain was undoubtedly Mr. Whatever, and that meant

really need you," she confessed candidly, stating her

no response from

just regained my memory today, and I really want to see you,"

would step forward and look at her with his deep, affectionate

Cecilia’s engagement was just a misunderstanding. His willingness to accept the engagement must have been planned from