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11. Becoming Adelaide

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last update 게시일: 2026-03-25 04:27:23

When Nina reached the formal dining room, Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock were already seated, their faces calm but composed, surrounded by an impressive spread of food. It was clear they had just settled in and were still adjusting themselves in their seats before they began their meal.

She stopped short for a moment, taking in their appearance. They weren’t dressed casually as she was. Mr. Whitlock wore a tailored suit, his tie perfectly knotted, while Mrs. Whitlock looked equally polished in an eleg
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  • The Replacement Heiress    19 Almost A Mother

    Somehow, she had made it back to her room in one piece, though she had no recollection of the walk. The weight of Mrs. Whitlock’s accusations still pressed against her chest, suffocating, while the unspoken tension from the dining table clung to her like a second skin. Her body had moved on autopilot, dragging her away from the wreckage of that conversation before she could fully process the damage left behind. Now, lying in bed, staring up at the ceiling, the full weight of her choices settled on her like an anchor. Becoming Adelaide Whitlock had once felt like survival—a way out. But now, every step felt like walking a razor’s edge, slipping into shoes that had never been her size. And the worst part? She didn’t know how much longer she could walk in them without falling. Questions churned in her head, tangled and relentless. They chased her deep into the night, twisting, turning, until her thoughts blurred into exhaustion. She had no idea when she finally drifted off, but wh

  • The Replacement Heiress    17 Fault Lines

    “Yes,” Nina said, her voice quieter than she intended. The weight of it settled over her like a lead blanket. But this wasn’t even her fault. Axel hadn’t learned about Adelaide’s illness from her. And yet, she was the one sitting here, about to deliver the kind of news that could crack the very foundation of the Whitlock family. She glanced around, her pulse kicking up a notch. The dining room was eerily quiet, save for the occasional clink of silverware against china. No housemaids in sight—but that didn’t mean they weren’t nearby. In this house, secrets were currency, and she wasn’t sure if she could afford to speak freely in an open space like this. Mrs. Whitlock must have sensed her hesitation because she followed Nina’s gaze, scanning the room with sharp, calculating eyes. Then, as if reading her mind, she met Nina’s stare and said, “You can talk freely. No one is here to eavesdrop.” Nina swallowed. Alright then. No more stalling. “Axel knows.” The reaction was instant.

  • The Replacement Heiress    17 Borrowed Illness

    The moment Nina stepped back into her room and shut the door behind her, she let out a slow breath. Her hands were slightly clammy, her mind racing with everything Axel had said. If his expression had been anything to go by, Adelaide’s condition had been far worse than she had originally thought. And she had just declared herself cured. She needed answers—fast. Moving toward the mirror, she steadied herself before calling, “Adele?” At the sound of her name, the smart AI embedded within the mirror blinked to life, its soft blue glow illuminating the dim room. After a brief booting sequence, her voice chimed through the speakers. “Adele at your service. How may I be of help?” Nina swallowed hard before speaking. “Tell me everything I need to know about Adelaide’s illness. And… if there’s a cure for it.” Adele’s digital eyes flickered as if deep in thought. “Working on it…” Nina gripped the edge of the dresser, her heart pounding as she waited. A few moments later, Adele’s

  • The Replacement Heiress    16. Almost Convincing

    Axel and Nina stepped out into the crisp air, the garden sprawling before them with its vibrant flowers and winding paths. The cool breeze teased at her hair as they walked side by side, silence lingering like an uninvited guest. "Janet mentioned you’re still recovering and will be staying home for the next two months,” Axel said, his voice cutting through the quiet. By Janet, he meant Mrs. Whitlock. “That’s right,” Nina replied, keeping her tone neutral and offering no further elaboration. His jaw tightened, and she could sense he wasn’t just making small talk. They found a shaded area under a shrub, and he gestured for her to sit. The tension in the air felt heavier than the stillness around them. After a moment of strained silence, Axel’s voice dropped, carrying a mix of hurt and frustration. “Why did you make that announcement last night?” His eyes locked onto hers, piercing in their intensity. She flinched under his gaze, the weight of it too much. Her heart thudded

  • The Replacement Heiress    15. Wrong Girl , Right Words

    As the car pulled away, Nina sank back into the seat, her mind racing. Sean’s words replayed in her head over and over, but no matter how she turned them around, she couldn’t make sense of them. His words occupied her mind throughout the drive home, so much so that she didn’t even realize they had arrived until Martin opened the door for her. Once inside her room, she had barely settled into bed when a knock broke the silence. At first, she considered ignoring it, sinking deeper into the mattress as her thoughts spiraled around the incident with Sean at the mall. His bitter words still lingered, gnawing at her mind. What did he mean? Why that level of resentment? But then the knock came again, this time accompanied by a voice—a low, deep voice that made her breath catch. Axel. As much as she wanted to deny it, she recognized him immediately. He hadn’t left? Panic gripped her, sharp and insistent. She bolted upright, glancing around the room as if she might find an escape

  • The Replacement Heiress    14. Cousins and Confrontations

    What was Sean doing at the mall? And where on earth was he heading? Since he was a wolf—like Nina had been told—maybe if she could dig up some dirt on him, she’d win more points with Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock. God knew they wouldn’t mind having more ammunition against him. Sean turned a corner, his stride purposeful, and she followed just as swiftly. The farther he went, the quieter the mall became. It was as if they had left the hustle and bustle of the main area behind and stepped into a completely different world. She was surprised when the spaces he led her to seemed like they didn’t belong to the mall at all. The sleek, polished ambiance of luxury boutiques gave way to an eerily empty corridor. The air felt heavy, and the silence was so profound it made her steps sound deafening. The only people here were Sean, a few paces ahead, and herself. She trailed him carefully, barely daring to breathe. The last thing she needed was to give herself away before she figured out what he w

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