Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Julian’s Stand-In Wife chapter 1123

Tears started welling up in her eyes once more.

Sean noticed her expression, and added, “Mommy, don’t cry. It doesn’t hurt at all.”

Diana looked at the little boy before her, her eyes now red with tears. To rein in her emotions and stop herself from collapsing, she had to say out loud, “You silly boy! Who said that you were smart? You’re a silly boy through and through!”

How could a slap from his mommy not hurt?

And yet, this silly boy was only concerned about comforting her!

Diana had no idea how she could ever absolve the guilt in her heart. With trembling fingers, she sobbed, “Silly! Did you forget what Mommy told you? Just tell the truth if it hurts. Cry if you feel sad. There’s no need to hold it back.”

He was still so young.

These burdens were not his to bear.

“I’m really fine,” Sean said, shaking his head. His expression turned solemn. “Betty is more hurt than I am.”

have pushed her down, no matter how panicked he was at that time. All the more he shouldn’t have yelled at

how she is,” he

This time, Diana didn’t let Sean

didn’t understand. “Why

You matter, too,” Diana said, not forgetting

first time Sean looked so anxious in

was always so

you insisted on not having Daddy be alone with Mommy because you were thinking of how Zachary

hesitated for a moment before

rented apartment. He couldn’t forget how Betty was so traumatized, she lost her ability to

These days, he kept talking about protecting Mommy. Yet, Diana didn’t know where

Now, she finally understood.

now on. You’re still young. Mommy should be the one protecting you. If you don’t believe me, I’ll let you see

become stronger for the sake of her children. She no longer wanted Sean

said about Daddy being biased, I can promise

say that Daddy would feel very sad if he heard what

though, Diana couldn’t blame him. She and Julian