Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 874

Diana was shocked.

She couldn’t believe these were words coming from Sean’s mouth. Astonished, she asked, “Sean, do you know what the basement is?”

“I know.” Sean nodded. He often heard about it in bedtime stories. “It’s very cold, dark, uncomfortable, and there are mice.”

Diana felt even more upset. “Then why did you say that you want Mommy to live in the basement?”

He held Diana’s hand. “That’s the only way you can stay. Betty and I need you, Mommy.”

To fulfill his needs, he was willing to let her live in a basement with mice. His words sent a chill up her spine. Was this the same boy who once said that he would protect her?

Diana tightened her grip on his small hand. “Then why don’t you leave with Mommy?”

Sean shook his head.

“I need Mommy, and I need Daddy too.” He stood by the window, and pointed downstairs. “Look at that bad man. He doesn’t dare to be arrogant in front of Daddy.”

cast over the two children was too significant. It made

Julian than with Diana.

perception broke Diana’s guard. What right did she have to blame Julian? Both she and

she was lost in thought, Julian took the

but Betty suddenly started

to think about anything else.

to say much; Julian voluntarily handed Betty back

tightly and comforted her, walking several circles in

wanting to shout and make Betty feel worse. She shoved down her

realize how ridiculous you were to force Betty

girl, and his methods had been a bit too harsh. Still, he didn’t want

wouldn’t be willing to let you live in a basement with mice,”

her children, she didn’t indulge them. Sean’s willingness to sacrifice others’

about to say something to Sean, but he turned to Julian and said, “Daddy, why don’t you clean up the basement