Julian’s Stand-In Wife

All his life, Simon had wanted the recognition of the Fulcher family.
Yet, until his death, Julian never acknowledged him as a brother.
Simon also never saw Betty acknowledge him as a blood - related uncle instead of just a close family friend.
Diana decided to tell Betty everything about Simon.
She felt that Betty was old enough to understand many things.
She believed Betty had the right to form her own opinions and impressions about Simon.
After listening, Betty remained silent for along while.
Then, she looked at Diana and asked, "Mommy, do you think Uncle Simon was a good person?" After all, he had done terrible
things to Diana.
He caused a rift between her and Julian, and keeping Betty and Sean away from Julian.
But now, Simon had sacrificed himself to protect them.
For the first time, Betty felt the complexity of human nature.
"Yes," Diana responded decisively.
"I think he’s a good person.
He just...never received love when he was younger, so he didn't know how to love." But...
If Simon hadn't passed away this time, she believed that both she and Julian would have treated him like family.
However, everything was too late now.
Every mention of Simon made Diana more emotional.
The grief she had previously suppressed to keep Julian from noticing now surged up.
“Anyway, Uncle Simon was a very good person.

Sweetie, always remember him." Julian didn't disagree with Diana's sentiment.
He kneeled to Betty, and said, "Sweetie, he's your uncle.
Your real uncle.
When we return to Richburgh, we'll bring him home together." Diana looked at Julian in shock.
"You intend to let Simon be buried in the Fulcher family's ancestral tomb?" Julian nodded.
"Yes." Since Simon was no longer alive, he could do nothing more than recognize him as part of the Fulcher family.
“If his spirit exists somewhere above, I’m sure he wouldn't oppose it," Julian reflected.
Thinking back to how they had gathered together for New Year's Eve dinner, Julian regretted not showing Simon more warmth.
Diana knew that Julian might appear cold on the outside, but he was truly sentimental inside.
She touched his hand gently.
“Don't be sad.
Simon will understand our intentions." Diana's health indicators were all positive, and she would soon be discharged from the
hospital.
However, with her growing belly, Julian had booked a VIP compartment on the high-speed train for their journey back to
Richburgh.
This ensured comfort and quietness for her during the trip.
To maintain this tranquility, he even booked the entire train compartment.
It was Betty's first time experiencing such luxury, and she thoroughly enjoyed playing around on the train.
By the time they reached their destination, she was reluctant to leave.
While holding Betty's hand, Diana looked at Julian and asked, "You mentioned knowing my mother's whereabouts.
Now that we're in Richburgh, are you certain she'll come looking for us?" "She will," Julian affirmed.

"If I'm not mistaken, she's probably gone to find James." Although Diana and James had lived together for many years due to
Madam Hughes's arrangements, their shared past was undeniable.
The pieces of their past needed to be addressed.
For Kate to mend her unresolved feelings and move forward, she had to confront James and understand her emotions.
“When she escorted you from the lab to the hospital, we exchanged contact numbers," Julian went on.
He believed that once Kate had clarity on everything, she would undoubtedly seek Diana out.
Diana nodded.
"And what about Madam Hughes— Sarah Lindt?" “If she doesn't get a death sentence, she'll at least get lifetime imprisonment.
The crimes she committed against Kate alone would require a lifetime to atone for," Julian said.
As for Jim, neither of them wished to utter that ominous name.
After all, his demise was a consequence of his own actions.
Both felt he got what he deserved.