Chapter 1325
Julian’s Stand-In Wife
He was like a robot always on standby, ready in his best condition to double down and work.
Yet, this time, he looked so distracted.
Sometimes, even when there was a commotion outside, Noel would continue standing rooted to the spot in a daze, as if he didnât hear anything at all.
Seeing him so unlike himself, Diana sighed. She decided to let Julian talk to Noel.
Julianâs words carried more weight to Noel. Noel might heed his counsel, and give himself and Cecilia another chance.
Julian disagreed, however. Diana out, he analyzed the situation for her. âHe wouldnât listen to me. You donât understand. Firstly, his pride has suffered a beating. Secondly, he felt like he was let down for trusting her.â
The problem between him and Cecilia wasnât going to be easily resolved.
âNoelâs probably going to feel down for a period. The Jarvises clearly have a hand in this, in an attempt to stop them from being together.â
New problems would arise even after resolving this misunderstanding. Whatever it was, the Jarvises would never let Noel be with Cecilia.
âOh, right,â Diana said.
At the mention of the Jarvises, something clicked in her mind. She suddenly recalled what Cecilia said during their meal.
âItâs not just Noel. Right now, the Jarvises donât even want you and I to be in contact with Cecilia.â
She was able to invite Cecilia out because of Fanny.
Julian knew about it, but didnât expect that Ceciliaâs refusal to see Diana was caused by the Jarvises.
âShe said that our meetings in the future will have to be in secret, so that her mom doesnât find out.â
Diana found it strange. âCeciliaâs already a grown-up, but her family watches her so closely. Wouldnât there be problems in the future?â
âThis isnât the problem. The problem is that the Jarvises donât want Cecilia in contact with anyone from our family. I suspect that aside from looking down on Noel and his family background, theyâre still bothered by me calling off the engagement with Cecilia.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updatesâ¦
âFor all we know, they think that Iâm urging Noel and Cecilia to get together. Ever since then, theyâve hated us so intensely they donât want us in contact with Cecilia,â Julian said.
Given the grudge between them and the Jarvises, it made sense to Julian and Diana that the Jarvises refused to let Cecilia contact the Fulchers.
They didnât think any further.
That night, although both of them were concerned about Noel and were busy thinking of solutions for him, their hearts didnât feel so heavy.
They continued doing everything they often did in an orderly manner: rubbing stretch marks oil, washing and drying her hair, talking gently to the babies in Dianaâs womb, and so on.
It was a quiet night.
After figuring out a way to help Noel, they fell into a peaceful slumber.
At the same time, Sean, who was all the way at the training camp, couldnât seem to fall asleep.
He was terrified.
It wasnât because he was being bullied. Although he didnât really get along with his dorm mates, none of them actually physically attacked him.
Yet, at the same time⦠No one talked to him, either. He was isolated from everyone in the dorm.
Sean didnât feel good about it.
Especially after he utterly exposed the âchiefâ of the dormâ¦
It made things even worse for him.
He couldnât sleep well or eat well, and he was losing weight rapidly. He looked so small amidst a crowd.
When they were training, no one saw him as a worthy opponent.
But if Sean went on without an opponent, it would be pointless for him to be in the training camp.
Instead of becoming stronger, he would become even more vulnerable.
He needed to turn the tables.
He needed to prove himself, and show everyone that he was a worthy opponent despite his tender age.
The archery competition tomorrow in the training squad was his chance.