My Husband's Second Life Started With My Best Friend

My name is Greta Ellsworth.

In my past life, my best friend, Poppy McKellen, and I both married into the Lockwood family. They are a prestigious household with a long-standing legacy in alternative medicine.

Poppy marries the eldest son, Bruce Lockwood, while I marry the younger son, Owen Lockwood.

Poppy gives birth to three children with Bruce. They each grow up to be prodigies in medicine.

Meanwhile, I have only one daughter with Owen—Wendy Lockwood. Sadly, Wendy struggles with even the most basic math and isn't very bright.

Owen's pride takes over, and he is left feeling utterly embarrassed.

Years later, I take Wendy to a medical symposium. When she shyly whispers, "Dad," the crowd erupts in laughter.

Enraged and humiliated, Owen stabs Wendy to death. Before I can react, he turns my way and strikes me down as well.

When I open my eyes again, I realize that both Owen and I have been reborn.

I take in the scene of our families' matchmaking event once more. This time, Owen reaches for Poppy's hand and says, "I like you. Will you marry me?"

The Lockwood family was a renowned name in alternative medicine.

One day, they decided to host a lavish banquet, inviting distinguished figures from the medical world as well as the elite of Jewel Creek. The event also served as a public matchmaking event.

My family, the Ellsworths, had been practicing medicine for three generations. Unfortunately, our private hospital had recently fallen into trouble. As such, I came to the banquet hoping to seek the Lockwood family's assistance.

As the memories of my troubled marriage from my past life returned, a wave of bitterness settled in my heart.

The two sons of the Lockwood family stood at the very front, surrounded by an intrigued crowd. Their presence was commanding, radiating both confidence and charm.

Nearby, two socialites whispered among themselves.

"Owen has such a calm and gentle air about him. He really seems like a total sweetheart."

"Bruce has the looks, but he definitely comes off as more distant."

"It's not just that he's distant. Bruce is downright cold. I've heard he's incredibly skilled in medicine, but if he doesn't like someone, he won't even treat them.

"Owen, though, is the complete opposite. He's so warm and kind to every patient. If I were looking for a husband, I'd choose someone as kind-hearted as him!"

"But I heard that Owen is an illegitimate child..."

"Who cares about that at this point? He's already been officially accepted by the family, hasn't he?"

Beside me, my best friend, Poppy McKellen, couldn't hide her excitement. She gripped my hand tightly, her gaze locked on Owen Lockwood.

When their eyes briefly met, she quickly looked away, her face flushed with embarrassment.

Meanwhile, a cold, mocking smile tugged at my lips.

In my past life, I, too, had fallen for Owen's charming facade.

My grandfather, father, and older brother were all doctors, and I had followed their path.

Thanks to my skills,