The Bride of the Wrong Name의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 10

The applause inside the cathedral echoed like thunder. Elara could barely hear it. Her lips still burned from Adrian Blackwood’s kiss, but what lingered even more was the whisper he had breathed into her ear. “Interesting.” The word played over and over in her mind like a warning bell. Did he know? Her hands trembled as Adrian gently lowered her veil back into place, hiding most of her face from the crowd.The guests stood from their seats, clapping and smiling as if they were witnessing the most romantic union of the year. To them, it was a fairy-tale wedding. To Elara, it felt like she had just stepped into a beautifully decorated trap. Adrian took her hand. His grip was warm, firm, and completely controlled.“Smile,” he murmured quietly. His voice sounded calm, but there was a faint amusement hidden beneath it. Cameras flashed everywhere.“Elara—sorry, Lillian,” someone from the crowd called happily.She forced her lips into a smile. Her heart was racing so fast she thought she mig

The grand hall suddenly felt suffocating. Elara stood frozen as Selena Blackwood’s sharp gaze examined her like a puzzle waiting to be solved. The woman’s confidence filled the room in a way that made Elara feel exposed. Selena circled her slowly. Not rudely. Not aggressively. But carefully. Like a hunter studying prey.“Adrian,” Selena said casually, “you didn’t tell me your bride would be… different.”Adrian’s expression hardened. “Selena, that’s enough.”She ignored him again. Her eyes stayed fixed on Elara’s face. “Different can be interesting though,” she continued lightly. “Sometimes the unexpected makes life far more entertaining.”Elara forced herself to stay calm. If Selena suspected something, panic would only make it worse. “It’s nice to meet you,” Elara said politely.Selena stopped walking. “Is it?” Her smile was small but sharp.“Yes.”“Funny,” Selena said, tilting her head slightly. “I thought my brother would marry someone much louder.”Elara frowned slightly. “Louder?

The Blackwood mansion was quiet long after dinner ended. Most of the staff had retired for the night, and the long hallways that once felt intimidating were now wrapped in an eerie silence. Elara stood on the balcony outside her bedroom, the cool night air brushing gently against her face. The gardens below were illuminated by soft golden lights. Fountains whispered quietly, and the tall trees swayed slowly in the breeze.It should have been peaceful. But her mind refused to rest. Selena’s words from dinner replayed over and over in her head. “Secrets have a way of revealing themselves.” Elara gripped the balcony railing. Selena definitely suspected something. And if she started digging, it wouldn’t take long before she discovered the truth.A soft knock suddenly came from her door. Elara jumped slightly. “Come in,” she said cautiously. The door opened slowly. Adrian stepped inside. He had removed his jacket and rolled up the sleeves of his white shirt, giving him a more relaxed appea

The dining room fell into complete silence. Lillian Vale stood frozen in the center of the room, staring at Adrian like she had just heard the most impossible thing in the world.“You must be joking,” she finally said. Her voice was sharp now, stripped of the fake softness she had shown earlier.Adrian didn’t even blink. “I never joke about important matters.”Lillian laughed nervously. “Adrian, stop this nonsense.” She gestured toward Elara with visible irritation. “This girl only stood in for me because I was gone.” Her eyes hardened. “Now I’m back.” Elara felt her hands tremble slightly at her sides. She wanted to disappear.But Adrian stepped forward calmly. “No.” One simple word. Firm. Final.Lillian’s smile slowly disappeared. “What do you mean, no?”“I mean exactly what I said.” His voice remained cool and controlled. “Elara is my wife.”Lillian stared at him as if he had just betrayed her. “That marriage was a mistake!”“No,” Adrian replied. “You running away was the mistake.”

The garden suddenly felt colder. Elara’s heart pounded in her chest as Selena slowly walked toward them, her heels clicking softly against the stone pathway. Adrian stood beside Elara, calm as always. But Elara could feel the tension building.Selena’s eyes flicked between them with clear amusement. “Well,” she said lightly, “that was quite a moment I just interrupted.”Elara’s face still felt warm from the kiss.“Selena—” Adrian began.But she raised a hand. “Relax. I’m not here to ruin the romance.”Her gaze moved back to Elara. “I’m here because I discovered something.”Elara felt a wave of dread.“What did you find?” Adrian asked calmly.Selena smiled slowly.“You.”The word hung heavily in the air. Elara swallowed. “What about me?”Selena crossed her arms. “You didn’t grow up as Lillian Vale.”Adrian didn’t react. But Elara’s stomach dropped.“You already knew that,” Adrian said.Selena blinked slightly. “Oh, I knew you weren’t the same person.” She stepped closer. “But I didn’t