All Chapters of Contracted to My Ex’s Brother: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"So, this is the result? What on earth is wrong with you? I have told you time and again—find a woman who can conceive immediately. If she is barren like this, must I die before you finally have a child?" Mrs. Eleanor glared at her son, her face etched with pure disdain. She was repulsed by the news that her future daughter-in-law had a medical issue with her womb, even though the wedding preparations were already ninety percent complete."Mother, why are you speaking like this? I didn't know it would turn out this way either.""That is exactly why I told you to have her checked long before you decided to marry!" Mrs. Eleanor's voice rose, seemingly indifferent to the fact that her words were cutting through the woman sitting across the table. "Now that we're in this mess, do you still intend to proceed? I will not accept a barren woman who cannot provide me with a lineage, Julian.""But, Mother... how can I—""Will you do as I say, or shall I be the one to tell her to leave?"Julian

Before Axel encountered Adeline.On that same day, Mrs. Eleanor's house was bustling with people helping her prepare the wedding gifts for the bride-to-be. She was incredibly enthusiastic, as this was Julian's first marriage. Several types of gift hampers were specially crafted and exquisite to behold, containing designer clothing, footwear, and branded bags. She was determined to make it a grand affair."Are you happy with the gifts, Raya?" Mrs. Eleanor asked her future daughter-in-law. The woman nodded with a sweet smile."Even without all of this, it wouldn't have mattered, Mother. I would still accept Julian," Raya said, looping her arm through her future mother-in-law's. Despite her words, her eyes betrayed a deeper satisfaction. Among the many items she was to receive was a diamond of a fantastic price. She thought to herself that if she could get all of this before the wedding, her life would be more than secure once they were married."How could you say that? You are Julian's

Realizing she was now eating for two, Adeline began to discard her form-fitting clothes. Tight jeans were replaced with wide, flowing skirts paired with oversized knit sweaters. She made sure that no one would be able to tell she was pregnant by the time the wedding arrived.Adeline even chose a wedding gown designed specifically to conceal her midsection. Axel didn't protest much, but she knew the extent of his sacrifice. To repay his kindness, Adeline promised herself she would not burden him further, even after they were officially husband and wife.“Adeline, open the door!”Suddenly, a voice thundered from outside. Adeline hurried toward the front door only to find Julian standing there, his face etched with irritation. He glared at her with a stern, demanding gaze.“What brings you here? Do we still have business together?” Adeline asked. Her hands instinctively tugged at the edges of her sweater, hugging her stomach so Julian wouldn't notice any changes.“Are you really going th

Crash!Adeline flinched as the sound of shattering glass echoed from the other wing of the house. The sudden commotion pulled her from her seat; a storm was brewing, and she could already guess the source.In the hallway, a scene of domestic tyranny unfolded. Eleanor stood over one of the maids, her face contorted with a rage that aged her beyond her years. At her feet lay a mangled designer dress and a shattered glass, the floor a hazardous mosaic of liquid and shards."You know a year of your salary couldn't replace this dress! How do you intend to pay for this, hah?!" Eleanor’s voice was a whip, lashing out as she hurled the branded fabric into the maid's face. The woman, Cloe, could only sob in response. "Stop crying! Did you think of your responsibilities when you were being this reckless?""I—I’m sorry, Ma'am. It was an accident," Cloe stammered through her tears."Sorry? You—""Mother, that’s enough. Why are you attacking her like this?" Adeline stepped into the fray, her voice

The next morning.Axel’s eyes drifted open to the sound of running water in the bathroom. His senses were still hazy, clouded by a lingering dull ache in his temples. Moments later, a woman emerged, clad in nothing but a white towel.Adeline’s skin was still damp, glistening under the morning light as she walked toward the wardrobe, drying her hair with a smaller cloth. As Axel watched from the bed, he noticed her wince, a small whimper escaping her lips as she moved to get dressed.The fog in Axel’s mind began to clear, replaced by a jolting realization. Last night... he remembered shadows of a heated encounter, one fueled by his own desperate force. Through the blur of his memory, he saw Adeline’s face—pleading, half-sobbing beneath the weight of his grief-driven passion."Oh! Goodness... you scared me." Adeline gasped as Axel suddenly closed the distance, his hand gripping her arm. The movement caused her towel to slip.Axel stood frozen for a beat, his gaze sweeping over her bare