He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 835

Scarlett couldn't help but laugh at his words.

Compared to Julian, her own family felt incredibly sparse. Her father and brother had moved abroad, her mother's entire side had passed away, and her father's relatives had cut ties completely after he left.

For years, it had just been her and her mom relying on each other. And now, the only addition was the precious little girl she had brought into the world. That was it.

Hearing Julian describe his family stirred a flicker of longing in her heart.

Back then, the main reason she had rushed so recklessly into a marriage with Yardley was because she craved a loving environment.

She had assumed that marrying into a big family—with his three older sisters, parents, and grandparents—would mean joining a warm, supportive household, especially given the perfect image they projected to the public.

She never expected the reality to be such a nightmare.

Julian watched the myriad of emotions flash across her eyes, settling into what looked like quiet disappointment.

Guessing where her thoughts had gone, he gently squeezed her shoulder.

"Scarlett, you can treat our fake deaths as a sort of rebirth."

"Once we 'come back to life,' I'll introduce you to my entire family. Trust me, they're going to love you."

A wave of apprehension hit her.

"But given my past..."

"I know what you're worried about," Julian said, giving her shoulder another reassuring pat. "That's not a dark stain on your record; it's just the path that led you here. You don't need to put yourself down. I only know one thing..."

He paused, holding her gaze with absolute certainty. "If anyone in my family dares to look down on you or treat you poorly, they're going up against me. And I simply won't allow that."

His words struck a deep chord within her.

During the six years she was married to Yardley, even when he knew she came back from the estate feeling humiliated, he never once stood up for her or showed any sympathy. Instead, he would praise her for being "tolerant" and "gracious."

His go-to phrase had always been, "That's just how my mom is. That's just how my sister is. Be the bigger person."

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