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.

creeping into every part of her body over the years; like a natural part of her life, just as necessary

back. For her, Julian had endured wounds. He

Didn't he love her?

to

Why wouldn't he come out to

herself once more. She chuckled self-deprecatingly, but

a deep breath, staring openly at the figure behind the curtain. Unfortunately, the curtain’s material was special and allowed

perspective, there was nothing to be seen, not

might have thought she was alone in the room. She

undoubtedly Mr. Whatever,

you," she confessed

still no response from behind the

memory today, and I really want to see you," Diana went on. She was almost

he would step forward and look at her with his deep, affectionate eyes, and call her gently in his familiar

and Cecilia’s engagement was just a misunderstanding. His willingness to accept the