Julian’s Stand-In Wife

His words pierced right through Diana’s heart.

So, her son wasn’t abandoning her.

He didn’t choose his rich father over his poor mother, either.

He simply thought that resistance might lead to more suffering. Given that he had experienced the pain of getting dragged into the adults’ conflicts, it was understandable.

Diana hugged Sean even tighter. She couldn’t bear to let him go. “Sean, I’m so sorry. I’ve been so busy with work and taking care of Betty that I’ve neglected you.”

He was also a child.

How could he possibly consider so many things?

He was clearly hurt as well.

Yet all he was concerned about was how to become stronger, so he could protect her and Betty.

Her son didn’t abandon her.

But her overwhelming joy quickly gave way to deep, aching sorrow.

Julian was wrong.

She wasn’t a great mother.

her children to bear so much at

letting Sean and Betty leave with

the right

life as if he were walking on eggshells all

would have many options to choose from and access more

wouldn’t fear getting

to focus on growing up happily. Mommy will be fine. From now on, don’t think so much. Two- year-olds like you should be having trips to the beach, play with balloons

be like

of being this mature was simply too

over Diana’s heart,

than the

to her cheeks, and Julian thought she looked just like how she did before

was now a

return to the

children, who had grown so tall, were proof

them

had to

said. He carried both children in his

about to leave, Sean suddenly said,

“What’s the matter? Did

and I are fulfilling your request by going home with you. In that case, you should

Julian was stunned.