Lahat ng Kabanata ng My Husband's Second Life Started With My Best Friend: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

"These two sons of mine are always buried in their medical research. They're almost 30 and still not married. How am I ever supposed to have grandchildren?" George lamented with a sigh.Everyone in the room understood that tonight's banquet was essentially a matchmaking event. George was there to find suitable partners for his sons.His eldest son, Bruce, was born to his first wife. He was exceptionally talented and widely respected in the medical world as a master of alternative medicine.His younger son, Owen, was born to George's current wife. Rumors swirled that Owen had been conceived out of wedlock, making him an illegitimate child.Despite this, his reputation remained spotless. Everyone saw him as gentle and kind-hearted.In my past life, Owen had already done his research on every socialite attending the banquet.His medical skills were far inferior to Bruce's. Having been pampered all his life, he lacked the discipline to truly dedicate himself to medicine.Thus, he lo

Everyone in our circle believed that Poppy was Owen's one true love. In their eyes, they were the picture-perfect couple.After all, Owen went above and beyond to care for Poppy's health, spending lavishly on supplements for her.He even had heated arguments with Miriam just to protect her.With his dutiful, submissive nature, Owen was hailed by the media as the ideal husband.Meanwhile, news about me began to spread at the hospital where I worked."Her husband went on a business trip the day after the wedding. As expected, she's just a pawn in this arranged marriage. Maybe Bruce has a lover elsewhere!""That's definitely a possibility! What's the point of such a grand wedding if it's all for show? These marriages among the rich aren't real. They're just two people going through the motions and living separate lives."My colleagues couldn't help but gossip behind my back. I honestly had no idea who I had offended.Of course, the media took it a step further, blowing the whole s

Time apart had only brought Bruce and me closer. After two weeks of being tangled with each other, we gradually returned to our usual work routine.One day, Poppy suddenly appeared at my door, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Greta, do you have feelings for Owen? You're already married! How could you ruin his reputation just because he didn't choose you? You've completely lost your mind!"I regarded her with a puzzled expression. "And since when did you turn into such a lovesick fool? Has that scumbag brainwashed you completely?"In my past life, Poppy had only cared about her children. She had never been this desperate over Bruce's indifference."I think you're just jealous that Owen loves me. Greta, I'm done with your manipulative games," Poppy said tearfully. "I know you can't have children. That's probably why you're so bitter."I let out a cold laugh. "I suppose you're lucky enough to be so blessed in that department."I continued, "At the end of the day, I couldn't care le

Owen was over the moon and immediately took Poppy out for a shopping spree. He even promised that if she gave birth to a son, he would reward her with a villa.George and Miriam were just as thrilled. They sent Poppy a hefty sum of money and boasted to everyone they met that a grandchild was finally on the way. Free at last from five years of frustration, Poppy exuded newfound confidence. Of course, she intentionally waited for me to get off work before telling me the news."Hey, Greta," she said. "The Lockwoods don't give a damn about the little money you earn from your job. You'd better quit and focus on giving Bruce a child. Otherwise, Bruce might end up divorcing you. Owen told me all about it."Poppy walked with her head held high, her belly still barely showing.I offered a faint smile. "If the child you bear doesn't live up to Owen's expectations, he'll be the one divorcing you."After all these years, Poppy knew exactly what Owen was truly like.Her face drained of co

After that, Owen spent several months in a slump and avoided family gatherings altogether.He didn't visit his son either, insisting that a child with a mental disability couldn't possibly be his.Even though Poppy had just emerged from her postpartum confinement and was still nursing, Owen was already pressuring her to conceive again.He subjected her to more injections and medications. This time, he was adamant that she gave birth to a healthy son.Even after George reprimanded him repeatedly, Owen continued to act as he pleased.At the same time, Poppy seemed more than willing to comply with his demands.Not long after, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl.The moment the doctor confirmed she was healthy, tears of relief streamed down my face.Bruce gently wiped away my tears and cradled our child in his arms."Thank you, Greta. I promise I'll do everything I can to be a good father," he reassured me.As he learned how to hold the baby, he also found time to continue workin