Julian's Stand in Wife

Chapter 1049

They took turns calling Noel's phone, but it remained unreachable. Julian now realized that Noel truly didn't believe his words and had actually disappeared without a trace.

Fortunately, they checked Noel's immigration records and confirmed he was still in the country. Noel was not only loyal to Julian in his work, but was also a respectful son. If he had the intention to go abroad, he would definitely come back to see Albert.

Julian wanted to bring Albert back to the Fulcher Manor and wait for Noel to return, but Cecilia refused.

"What if he doesn't come back?" Cecilia asked, tears streaming down her face. Ever since she learned of Noel's intention to go abroad, she didn't stop crying.

Julian was getting tired of her tears. "Well, what do you suggest we do now? We can't just keep wandering around aimlessly."

"Wait here," Cecilia suggested.

"No, we can't do that,” Albert said. He was the first to oppose the idea. My home is in the countryside. Even though it's late autumn, there are still many mosquitoes because I grow many fruits and vegetables. Sir, you're of noble status. How could I let you stay in a place like mine? That would be unacceptable."

Cecilia didn't argue with Albert. In fact, she was overly submissive to him.

said sweetly. "The sweet potatoes you just cooked were delicious. They were soft

red. She had been crying for Noel all along, but her manners and attire were

to inquire about her identity. He simply treated her very politely. "Thank you for your kind words. If you like them, I'll roast a few more for

up a makeshift stove. Then, he brought a large iron

and enjoy delicious sweet potatoes," Albert

had been living alone in the countryside. Now

distract him from his concerns about

he slapped

busy roasting sweet potatoes, and Cecilia wanted to

impatient, and he furrowed his

posture, Julian couldn't help but recall his two lost children and Diana's sadness whenever he saw Albert. He couldn't sit here peacefully with Albert and wait for sweet potatoes to roast. He also didn't want to follow

of Julian's thoughts. She couldn't understand how she had fallen for a man who showed such little respect

with me to roast the sweet potatoes. He'll also stay here with me and wait for Noel to return," Cecilia

of course, against

him

the yard, but her gaze remained fixed on Albert. She didn't