Chapter 1129

Diana still needed to go meet Mrs. Jarvis—Sue Chimmery.

Julian, of course, was wholly unwilling.

"No way."

Earlier, Diana had wanted to see Cecilia alone. When she came out, she ended up looking like this. Julian couldn't bear the thought of Diana meeting Sue.

"Relax," Diana reassured him, aware of his concerns. She urged Julian in the direction of the parked car. "I won't hurt myself again. I'm not so foolish as to indulge in self-torture."

In reality, she just wanted to make amends for her guilt while negotiating with Cecilia. Her goal had been achieved. Continuing to harm herself would only make the children notice, and she couldn't do that to them.

"Give me some time with Sue," Diana persuaded Julian once more. "I don't want to see you at Cecilia's beck and call anymore."

She tugged at a corner of his clothes, and continued, "Let's resolve everything that needs to be resolved today, alright?"

Julian's face remained tense. He still didn't want to relent. At this point, he no longer believed Diana's words.

"Julian, trust me

his chest, listening to the rhythmic beating of his strong heart. She continued softly, "If you don't let me

that she still

Diana. He finally gave in, and said, "You're perfect, except

She chuckled.

"But with me around, you could have

she insisted on taking the

knew Julian had relented. He was afraid that if he didn't agree, she

him on the cheek. Then she turned to leave,

suddenly pulled her back. With his long limbs, his reach was far. Although

deep, mesmerizing eyes onto her bright ones, and growled, "If you come out

her face weren't

understood that, and it kept him from making Cecilia pay. If he had

the same time, he couldn't bear

Fortunately, she agreed.

"Don't worry, I’ll make sure to settle everything

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