Chapter 1011

Diana sighed in relief, then shot Julian an annoyed glance.

With her daughter present, she couldn’t say much. She could only warn him not to speak recklessly with her eyes.

But with Betty causing a scene like that, Diana’s plan to slowly discuss the matter of letting the children choose who to live with was put on hold.

Later, Simon urged her a few times, asking if she had talked to Julian and the kids. Each time, Diana said it wasn’t urgent.

It only made Simon more anxious. “And what about what I said about leaving with you? Have you considered that?”

Without waiting for Diana to answer, he continued, “Do you find me repulsive now that I’m disabled, Diana? You…”

“Simon!”

For the first time, Diana snapped at him.

Knowing that she had reacted badly, she rubbed her forehead in frustration and apologized, “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to snap.”

However, his continuous self-deprecation exhausted her. Lately, even in front of him, she found herself speaking with extreme caution.

“Your legs… It’s my fault. Rest assured-no matter what, I won’t abandon you.”

“Deep down, you’ve grown weary of me, haven’t you?” Simon asked.

For the first time, a mocking smile played at the corner of his lips-a smile aimed at Diana. She could hardly withstand it.

“I’m not tired of you. I’m just…”

She truly was just so exhausted. Besides, she didn’t want to return to Stirling City with Simon. Going back there would truly mean separating the two children. Eventually, one of them would be unable to see their dad or mom. Over time, even the siblings would become strangers.

She didn’t want that. She couldn’t bear to part with either of the twins.

Yet Simon continued to press her relentlessly, demanding an answer from her. After some contemplation, Diana softened her tone.

“You saw how upset Betty was when she cried last time. You know that. I don’t want to make the children sad again. Can you give me more time?”

Before waiting for Simon’s response, she left the room first. Simon stared at her retreating figure, his gaze turning increasingly sinister.

Meanwhile, Julian emerged from a corner of the hallway right after Diana left.

So, Diana bringing up child custody last time was instigated by Simon behind her back.

That scheming man!

Simon wasn’t the only one who knew how to manipulate others. Julian could play that game, too.

The lights soon went out. Diana was exhausted, and was just about to fall asleep. Suddenly, a pair of hands tightly held her waist.

“Who is it?!”

An inexplicable fear enveloped her, causing the hair all over her body to stand on end.

“Your ex-husband.”

Julian’s cold voice gave off an ambiguity that sent a shiver down Diana’s spine.

“Julian?” Her eyebrows furrowed deeply, and she immediately sat up to turn on the bedside lamp. She stared at him in disbelief. “What are you doing in my room?”

Not only did he enter her room, but he also climbed on her bed and hugged her waist.

She took a deep breath.

“Does your fiancee know you’re doing this?”

It was clear she was jealous.

Lying on the bed, Julian looked at her calmly. “I don’t know. If she found out, would I still be able to come to your room?”

Diana said exasperatedly, “You’re an engaged man. It’s shameless of you to say that.”

“Well, I admit I’m shameless,” he said without hesitation.” What about you? You knew about Cecilia and Noel, but you refused to tell me. Isn’t that shameless too?”