Julian’s Stand-In Wife

She had already decided to take Betty out for fun by herself.

Now that she knew Jim had made such detailed arrangements, she found it inappropriate for her to bring her daughter with her to his place.

What’s more…

The driver had seen her walking into the wrong washroom. She really didn’t want to go to the Hughes household.

“I’ll definitely visit the Hughes household in a few days’ time.”

She was thinking of going over to say hi to Jim after she was done getting some fresh air in Jacroaof and right before she left for home.

“But,” the driver said, looking like he was put in a difficult spot when Diana rejected him. Jim had sent him on a mission. “Professor Hughes said that he has prepared a gift for you…”

Diana was confused. “Weren’t the air tickets the gift?”

The driver chuckled.

“Of course not,” he said, as though he had found a reason to persuade Diana to go back to the Hughes household with him. “The professor said that you’ll find out what the gift is when you arrive at his home. He said you’d definitely be pleased.”

Diana grew curious.

But…

me walking into the wrong washroom…” she

his laughter at her comment. However, he did his best to keep his face straight. He said seriously, “Ms. Winnington, since when did you walk into the wrong

caught on

was still reluctant. “I still can’t go with

the day, she and Jim were but ordinary friends. He

point his driver knew how she looked like and could recognize her

to receive it in person by visiting the

“Why not? Our professor seldom gives gifts, and is seldom so thoughtful to others. You’re the first and

driver explained,

thank Professor Hughes for his kind intentions,” she said. She thought about it, then asked the driver to convey a message on her behalf.

explanation vague, and left out the fact that Julian wasn’t coming to Jacroaof. She tried to create the false impression that Julian would definitely come soon.Books Chapters

comes, I’ll definitely go and visit the Hughes household and accept the

filled the driver’s eyes.

have a

front of her. Betty immediately

flattered. “Please don’t, it’s

Hughes cared much for were of highly respected status, no doubt. Even though this woman was already