Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 876

It was already late afternoon when the family left the room. The scorching noon heat had passed, but Zachary was still hunching in the yard. He was clearly on the verge of exhaustion.

He didn’t see Julian, but he noticed Diana approaching with Betty in her arms. He was quick to use his seniority to manipulate her. “Diana, I’m your grandfather. Why don’t you help me to the nearby bench to rest?”

He thought he had played his cards well—if Diana helped him, he could argue that he wasn’t disobeying Julian’s command.

Diana saw through his intentions. She couldn’t believe she had a relative like him. Had he asked about Betty’s condition or showed the slightest bit of concern, she wouldn’t despise him to this extent.

Diana held Betty in a shaded area, watching Zachary stand under the scorching sun. “I won’t. I’m not here to help you. I’m here to see how miserable you are.”

Julian had already made him stand for six or seven hours. Given his age, if he continued like this, he would be severely dehydrated-or worse.

old man. He’s not scary at all,” Diana said patiently to Betty. “Mommy’s holding you, okay? When you look

little dog?”

perked Betty’s interest. She had always liked furry things, and was sensitive to

under Julian’s hire, Diana associated Zachary

to admit, the medical resources on Julian’s side were infinitely better than the ones she had

his method of forcing Betty to overcome her fear was too harsh. Children needed to be gently guided through

How dare you call me a dog! I’m your

that the Winningtons never treated her as family. Why did this old man keep insisting on

she was of some use now, which was why he referred to her as family. If not, he would immediately turn hostile and disown them, leading to their current predicament—just

intention of addressing him as her grandparent. She

dear. He’s still barking at us, but

Diana could sense that she