Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 871

It all began the moment Betty saw Zachary.

Before that, her little mind replayed every detail of how this old man had hurt her and her mother. Now, she longed to be embraced by someone trustworthy.

Unfortunately, her mommy wasn’t there.

So, she threw away the wooden stick and rushed into Julian’s arms.

Being suddenly embraced by the child, Julian could feel her trust and affection.

Betty hadn’t shown her emotions for a long time. Since their reunion, she had been passive. Julian had to take the initiative to hug, speak, and interact with her before she showed any reaction.

But with Zachary’s appearance, Betty had changed.

This proved that Julian’s approach was correct.

The doctor had said that in order to recover, Betty must first resolve her emotional entanglements.

In Julian’s eyes, Zachary was the problem. He was convinced she would regain her strength and courage once she faced the man who had hurt her and Diana. Her condition would then make significant progress.

face turned cold. He hardened his heart, and reigned in the tenderness he felt

handed the small wooden stick back to her, saying, “Good girl. Go and

him as much as you

With Daddy here, you don’t need to be

all the fear and terror

step

gripped the wooden stick tightly, and she looked anxiously

starting to express her emotions again, and her face was

up and placed her right

bent over with his cane, his face covered in a long, white beard like a rope. The sight shook Betty’s little heart. She looked up, and burst into

and continued to persuade her. “Betty, be a good girl.

also understood what

was invited by Julian today, but

was to vent his anger

Zachary pleaded earnestly, “this child is Diana’s illegitimate child from another man. Please don’t be deceived! The

red upon hearing