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

with Julian was the right

was the right

didn’t need to live life as if he were

many options to choose from and access more

wouldn’t fear

good, Sean. You just need 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 like Sean, so overly

this

over Diana’s

than the thought of

she said. The color had returned to her cheeks, and Julian

now a huge

couldn’t return to

who had grown so tall, were proof of

passing them by

to look

children in his arms, and Noel grabbed the

to leave, Sean suddenly

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

Betty and I are fulfilling your request by going home with you. In that case, you should agree to a request of mine

Julian was stunned.