Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Julian’s Stand-In Wife chapter 1147

Even the wall decorations looked bleak and depressing.

Diana’s heart leapt. What on earth was she doing?

It was so rare for the whole family to spend the new year’s eve together so happily. Why was she making things

miserable, just because of Simon?

Yes, Simon wasn’t that wicked. However, it was true that he had impure motives toward her. What was more, he put her in

harm’s way and took advantage of her.

At the very least, Diana was capable of discerning right from wrong.

Still, she couldn’t deny that Simon had taken great care of her during her three years in Stirling City. He had been a great

help to her. Her heart ached when he saw her turn away and leave in his wheelchair.

“Julian,” she said, holding his hand. “I don’t have anything to say to him. Let’s go downstairs and call the twins for dinner.”

Julian nodded, and went downstairs with Diana. It was just a few steps, but he walked very slowly.

It was only until they reached the first floor, until Simon’s retreating figure almost couldn’t be seen, that he suddenly said,

“Go on ahead.”

want

in Simon’s direction. “He’ll be gone for good if you don’t

with Simon was complicated, but Julian’s relationship with him was

flowing through their

this younger brother

it in himself to acknowledge their

different. Julian could tell that she had things to say to

developed feelings for him.

Indeed.

was supposed to be a happy

status as the heir of the Channing family and drew the

to turn up at the Channing residence and enjoy a dinner with them on the new year’s

family around, he had started a

wife,

But Simon…

indeed all

leave him on a night like

eyes. “You won’t

jealous about,” Julian said as he

was different from the past. He trusted