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.

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

more so now, especially when so many memories were flooding back. For her, Julian had endured wounds.

Didn't he love her?

to believe

wouldn't he come out

her fists again, trying to convince herself once more. She chuckled self-deprecatingly, but

curtain. Unfortunately, the curtain’s material was special and allowed

there was nothing to be seen,

have thought she was alone

this curtain was undoubtedly Mr.

she confessed candidly,

no response

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

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

Cecilia’s engagement was just a