In love with my ex's uncle
Grace thought she had finally found a family when the wealthy Wells family adopted her. To win their love, she became everything they wanted—obedient, perfect, and the ideal substitute for their lost daughter. The only person she truly believed cared for her was her boyfriend, Lucas Marino.
But her world shattered the day the real daughter returned. Overnight, Grace was cast aside, treated as nothing but a shadow of someone else. Lucas, the man she trusted most, revealed his true heart—he had only ever seen her as a stand-in.
Heartbroken and betrayed, grace got drunk and an got in an accident. The accident brought her face-to-face with Ethan Marino—Lucas’s uncle and the powerful head of the Marino family. But when she first met him, Grace mistook Ethan for a poor, struggling man… and helped him without knowing his true identity.
The story which started as misunderstanding slowly blossoms into something deeper. But falling in love with her ex’s uncle is the last thing Grace expected—and the most dangerous choice she could make. Torn between family scandals, hidden identities, and a forbidden romance, Grace must decide: will she risk everything for the one man who sees her worth?
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Chapter: angry on grace Ethan had quietly solved Grace’s problem by banning Emily from entering the finance department.When Lucas heard about it from his uncle’s assistant, he was utterly confused. Noha had walked into his office that morning and informed him firmly, “Mr. Ethan has instructed that Miss Emily should stop disturbing other employees. She is also not allowed to enter the finance department anymore.”Lucas frowned deeply. “Why is my uncle suddenly so concerned about Emily? Why would he ban her from the finance department?” he muttered under his breath.He looked up just as Emily walked into the office. She smiled sweetly at him, but Lucas’s expression was serious. “Did something happen in the finance department yesterday?” he asked, suspicion in his voice. “Did you do something, Emily?”Emily blinked, pretending to be innocent. “No, I didn’t do anything. Nothing happened. I just went to meet Grace and asked her for help with a small file. Why? What’s wrong?”Lucas crossed his arms, studying her
Last Updated: 2025-10-05
Chapter: coffee treat Grace followed Ethan into the café. The moment she stepped inside, she felt her heart became happy.The place wasn’t luxurious, yet it carried a quiet beauty. Warm golden lights glowed above polished wooden tables, the faint aroma of roasted beans lingered in the air, and a soft melody played in the background. A few students sat in corners reading, while an elderly couple shared a slice of cake by the window.It felt peaceful—something Grace hadn’t felt in a long time.Her lips curved into a small smile. “This café is really beautiful. I don’t know why, but it feels different from the others I’ve been to. I’ve never come here before.”Ethan’s eyes softened as he looked around the familiar place. “I used to come here a lot,” he said slowly, his voice carrying a touch of nostalgia. “Whenever I needed space… or when I felt stressed I used to come here.But in the past few years, i was so busy in my life that, I didn’t get the chance to come here anymore.”Grace tilted her head, asking him
Last Updated: 2025-09-27
Chapter: overtime with him The next morning, Grace woke up early, forcing herself out of bed despite the heavy feeling in her chest. She couldn’t afford to be late for work, not after everything that happened yesterday. By the time she reached the office, she had put on her calm, professional mask.The finance department was already buzzing with people shuffling papers, typing on keyboards, and rushing to finish their tasks. Grace sat down at her desk, ready to begin her day. She had just started reviewing some reports when she heard the sharp sound of heels clicking against the floor. The sound grew louder until it stopped right in front of her desk.Grace lifted her eyes, and her expression stiffened. Emily stood there, holding a tall stack of files. Her lips curved into a smirk that didn’t reach her eyes.Without asking, Emily placed the files onto Grace’s desk with a heavy thud.Grace frowned. “What is this?”Emily tilted her head innocently, though her tone was dripping with arrogance. “You’re going to co
Last Updated: 2025-09-25
Chapter: come back home Grace glanced at the man driving beside her. Only then did she realize—she didn’t even know his name yet. Gathering courage, she asked softly,“You never told me your name.”Ethan’s hands tightened slightly on the steering wheel. He couldn’t reveal his true identity to her. Keeping his eyes on the road, he replied casually,“Noha Willson.”Grace smiled faintly and nodded. “I see… I haven’t properly introduced myself either. My name is Grace.”Of course, Ethan already knew everything about her, but he only responded with a slight nod, saying nothing more. Soon, the car stopped at the address Grace had given him.She stepped out and looked at him gratefully.“Thank you for the lift. Actually, I want to thank you properly. Can you tell me when you’ll be free? I’d like to treat you to a coffee for saving me and giving me a ride.”Ethan’s lips curved in the faintest smile. “I’ll be free tomorrow evening.”“Perfect,” Grace said brightly. “Then tomorrow after office, coffee is on me.”Wavin
Last Updated: 2025-09-22
Chapter: Information Lucas was about to say something when an employee walked in and said,“Sir, your uncle wants to meet you.”Lucas looked at Emily and spoke gently, “I’ll go see him. You wait for me in my office.”Emily nodded, and Lucas left. As soon as he was gone, Emily turned to Grace with a smirk.“I hope you’ll enjoy your time here, sister.”Grace didn’t bother replying. She simply ignored her and continued with her work.On the other side, Lucas reached his uncle’s office. He knocked, and when he heard “come in,” he stepped inside. Ethan was sitting at his desk, reading a file with a serious face.Lucas felt a little nervous. “You called me, Uncle?”Ethan closed the file and looked at him. His tone was cold.“Yes. I heard you brought the Wells family’s daughter into our company.”Lucas nodded slowly. “Y-yes, Uncle. She wanted to work here.”Ethan’s voice turned sharper.“Do you think this company is a charity? That anyone who wants to work here can just join? Does she even have the qualification
Last Updated: 2025-09-19
Chapter: Are you the CEO?Grace looked toward Ethan and Noha after hearing the employee greet them with, “Good morning, CEO.”She turned to Noha in shock. “Are you… the CEO of this company? I… it means you are Ethan Marino?”Ethan quickly spoke up to cover, “You are right. He is the CEO of this company.”Grace felt her mind go blank. She thought she had finally cut all ties with Lucas, but now she owed money to his uncle. She had always heard from Lucas that his uncle was a strict and cold man. She had never seen him before, but Lucas had said enough for her to believe it.Ethan and Noha noticed Grace spacing out after hearing the name Ethan Marino, but they chose to stay silent.Grace forced a polite smile. “I will take my leave now, Mr. Ethan. I will pay back the money slowly.” After saying that, she turned and left.Ethan’s lips curved in amusement. Grace hadn’t reacted the way he expected. He thought that even if she didn’t know who he was, after hearing Noha’s name as Ethan Marino, she would definitely tr
Last Updated: 2025-09-01
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