Julian’s Stand-In Wife

After leaving the café, Noel didn’t take his car. He walked aimlessly on the street instead. For the first time, he felt that though Richburgh was vast, he couldn’t find a place to belong.

He was alone…

Like a lost soul.

Even when Julian called, Noel couldn’t muster the energy to talk to his boss.

After finally finishing his work report, Julian found it strange and asked, “You still haven’t had a successful kiss?”

If the kiss had been successful, Noel should be full of spirit right now and not so listless.

“You said you wanted to prepare a memorable and heartfelt confession for Cecilia. Did it work?”

Did it work?

Noel hadn’t even seen her face.

remember my voice,” Noel replied, his voice tinged with

finally found someone he could confide in. He

be bothered to break up with me in person. The Jarvises are using that to compensate me and remind me of this ‘favor’ after the breakup. They don’t want Cecilia’s illness to be publicized. Am I so despicable

little angry over what the Jarvises had done. It was mainly because to him, Noel wasn’t just an ordinary assistant. The latter had been like a brother to him, staying with him

talk to her face to face, and

up,”

said it over

words were akin to seeing the sun after

with Ms. Jarvis. Only when we meet in person

But…

won’t let me meet Cecilia,” Noel

“I’ll find a way to make sure you and Cecilia get to

hummed in agreement, his voice slightly hoarse

Remember when we were trapped in the high seas, hunted everywhere, and people were trying to kill us abroad, with severe injuries?

up by Julian’s words,