Julian's Stand in Wife

Chapter 1073

After all, Julian and Cecilia had an engagement.

A man like him, perfect in appearance, intelligence, and physique, should have no trouble making Cecilia fall in love with him again if he wanted to.

The countryside was cold.

Albert's house had no central heating. The only way for Cecilia to keep warm was the stove in front of her, which could both cook and provide warmth.

Cecilia rubbed her nose, and couldn't control a sneeze.

"What's going on?" she muttered to herself. nls someone insulting me?"

Her sneezes seemed to have a life of their own, constantly escaping from her mouth. It made her nose itch terribly, and she felt quite uncomfortable.

Albert had already guessed that Cecilia wasn't from an ordinary family. She had been pampered since childhood, and her delicate constitution was evident. He quickly fetched a blanket for her.

"Wrap this around you. It's too cold here." Then he asked her, "Why hasn't Mr. Fulcher returned to pick you up?"

It had been two to three days since Julian had left. Not only had he not returned, but there was also no word from Noel.

but Albert insisted on

didn't want to blatantly accuse him of being blindly loyal. In private, she

Julian, she said, "I

naturally aloof and had a heart of ice would

it was rare to find a wealthy and harmonious family like hers, where everyone got

fact, one could say that a family without any scandal or some mess between men

was one of the reasons

more. His family was simple, and he had a modest background. There wouldn't be

first glance. In the days Cecilia stayed here, he had treated her exceptionally well, even though the living conditions

and various fruits were carefully nurtured

staying here alleviated Cecilia’s anxiety over Noel's continued absence. As long as there was no

she believed his words: Noel wasn’t the kind of person who didn't value his life, and no one could harm him

skillfully peeled the charred skin of the sweet potato to reveal its tender, golden flesh. She took a bite of the charred skin, enjoying its slightly burnt flavor as she ate it along with

"Delicious!"

a little as she continued eating. Albert had made the fire

you follow Mr. Fulcher here?" he asked

days, they had become somewhat familiar. Albert

her head. "No, he followed me