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.

body over the years; like a natural part of her life,

back. For her, Julian had endured wounds. He was a major figure,

Didn't he love her?

to believe

he come out to meet

fists again, trying to convince herself once more. She chuckled self-deprecatingly, but had no intention of

the curtain. Unfortunately, the curtain’s material was special and allowed only the person inside to

perspective, there was nothing to be seen, not

for his voice and her noticing his shoes as soon as she entered, Diana might have thought she was alone in the room. She trusted Betty's honesty, and believed in her

was undoubtedly Mr. Whatever, and

really need you," she confessed

no response from behind the

want to

her with his deep, affectionate eyes, and call her gently

reassure herself that his and Cecilia’s