Chapter 1147

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.”

Diana didn’t understand him. “What? You want me to call the twins now?”

“No.” Julian looked in Simon’s direction. “He’ll be gone for good if you don’t go after him now.”

Diana’s relationship with Simon was complicated, but Julian’s relationship with him was even more so.

At least half of the blood flowing through their veins were the same.

And yet, this younger brother of his…

Julian really couldn’t find it in himself to acknowledge their blood relation.

However, Diana was different. Julian could tell that she had things to say to Simon, and that at one point, she had developed feelings for him.

Indeed.

Today was supposed to be a happy day of festivities.

Three years ago, Simon gave up his status as the heir of the Channing family and drew the line with them. Clearly, it wasn’t appropriate for him to turn up at the Channing residence and enjoy a dinner with them on the new year’s eve.

Although Julian didn’t have his own family around, he had started a new family with Diana. He was now the father of a pair of twins. He had a wife, and he had a new family.

But Simon…

He was indeed all alone.

It wasn’t right of them to leave him on a night like this.

Surprised flashed past Diana’s eyes. “You won’t get jealous?”

‘There’s nothing to be jealous about,” Julian said as he held her hand. “I trust you.”

It was different from the past. He trusted her.

She was free to do whatever she wanted to do. Life was short, so she should live it with no regrets.

Diana’s eyes lit up. She kissed Julian’s cheek, then ran toward Simon.

“Simon!” She yelled out to him.

In the dark of the night, Simon’s back shuddered. He was in complete disbelief.

Still, he turned around and said casually, “Diana.”

It was good enough for him that he could see her today.

If she hadn’t come out… Simon wasn’t sure if he would make things worse than they already were.

Someone was already plotting against Diana and Julian. Simon didn’t mind joining in for self-benefit, waiting for the day Diana would beg him for help.

But now…

He might just be a bystander.

He would simply watch in safety while both sides fought it out, then reap the spoils when they suffer.

Although he wouldn’t participate in the scheming, he wouldn’t go to the extent of telling Julian and Diana everything.

Ultimately, Simon still couldn’t let go of Diana