Julian’s Stand-In Wife

“Sir.” “Yes?*

“Women need to be coaxed.”

“Coaxed?” Julian didn’t understand. “Coax who?”

Which woman was worthy of such effort?

“Grandma isn’t around anymore, and Di…” He paused for a moment before continuing viciously, “Do as I say and treat Diana Winnington like she’s dead “

Since their reunion, Julian knew Diana was no longer the same Diana he knew.

He didn’t have a place in her heart. She would even criticize him harshly.

Mrs. Lay disagreed with him.

To her, Julian was being too harsh.

But before she could persuade him, he spoke first. “Mrs. Lay, if you gave birth, could you possibly not know who the biological father of your children is?”

Mrs. Lay shook her head, stunned by Julian’s question. “No.”

Julian said, “But that’s what happened to Diana.”

He acknowledged that she was a good mother, but it didn’t mean he approved of her actions.

reunited with his children much earlier. He wouldn’t take so long to realize

wouldn’t even need to be apart from them in

right to be with his children

peace with him because of

was the only reason for her to

A week ago, she was acting right here-pretending to suffer from heat

no right

Lay felt sensed

say anything when faced with

do as she was

entering

first day after the twins left, she didn’t feel

After finishing up work at the studio, she immediately returned home and deep-cleaned her

kitchen that was worlds apart from the chaos of the past, when

and gathered the toys the

she did so, she began wondering how

Did her condition worsen?

did it

What about Sean?

Did he miss her?

behind, feeling increasingly uneasy with each

a man capable of throwing away the twins’ bracelets.

they end