Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 764

“Not back to Stirling City,” Diana clarified.

She didn’t understand why Betty’s emotions were so intense, and explained, “It’s Richburgh. We’re not going back to Stirling. We’ve all come to Richburgh, and we won’t go back again.”

It was precisely because they had all come here that Betty was scared. She didn’t want to see her brother yet.

“Here,” Betty repeated, “right here.”

Although Betty had attended early education classes, her vocabulary was still limited due to spending most of her time with the silent and reserved Sean. Sometimes her speech was incomplete, but Diana understood her meaning.

“Do you want to stay in this villa?”

“Mm!” Betty nodded happily. “Mr. Julian is good!”

She liked being with Mr. Julian. She could tie Barbie doll braids on his head and apply Barbie doll lipstick on his face. Just thinking about these things made Betty shake her head like a tambourine.

She held Diana’s hand and chirped, “Mommy, stay! Stay with Betty!”

had turned red

mean to imprison her. He was simply saying that Betty didn’t want to leave, so she couldn’t leave either. But if she left on her own, then she wouldn’t be able to

couldn’t be

she couldn’t fully accept it, she could tolerate it

see her.

Lay changed how she addressed her.

at her for the first time, she felt a sense

Mrs. Lay walking towards

was taken

But with Madam Fulcher gone and Julian still angry at Diana, Mrs. Lay didn’t

her

Diana returned, Julian gave up the master bedroom.

Julian had always acted this way. No matter how angry or upset he was, he couldn’t actually be cruel

steps and couldn’t help but offer some consolation. “Miss, as long as you

ago would surely be forgiven. But if

to bear thinking about it anymore. She continued, “He’d be very

also glanced at Betty. “Besides, Betty is so cute. He’ll definitely accept