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.

the police station, but Albert insisted

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

she said, "I don't care

who was naturally aloof and had a heart of ice would find it hard to

a prominent family. In Richburgh, it was rare to find a wealthy and harmonious family like

some mess between men and women didn't deserve

of the

a modest background. There wouldn't be any

Albert seemed simple and honest at first glance. In the days Cecilia stayed here, he had treated her exceptionally well,

nurtured by Albert

staying here alleviated Cecilia’s anxiety over Noel's continued absence.

words: Noel wasn’t the kind of

flesh. She took a bite of the charred skin, enjoying its slightly burnt flavor as she ate it along with the

"Delicious!"

as she continued eating. Albert had made the fire

Mr. Fulcher here?" he asked

somewhat familiar. Albert

shook her head. "No, he followed me