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.

children to bear so much at a

and Betty leave with Julian was the right thing

the right

life as if

many options to choose

wouldn’t fear getting

her son back down on the ground. “Be good, Sean. You just need to focus on growing up happily. Mommy will be fine. From now on, don’t think

be like Sean, so overly

this mature was simply

heavily over Diana’s heart, giving

the

I’m counting on you,” she said. The color had returned to her cheeks, and Julian thought she looked just like how she

a huge gap

return to the

who had grown so tall,

was passing them by

to look

Julian said. He carried both children in his

about to leave,

his tracks. “What’s the matter? Did you forget

Betty and I are fulfilling your request by going home with you.

Julian was stunned.