Second Life: Her Husband's Mine Now

My name is Eleanor Keating.

In my past life, my older sister—Alice Keating—and I were entrusted to the McKellen family in Arborhill by our parents for arranged marriages.

I married John McKellen, the eldest son. While he might not be conventionally handsome, his calm demeanor and unwavering reliability stood out.

Alice married Xavier McKellen, the younger son. Handsome as he was, he was equally carefree and unpredictable in his actions.

Eager for a grandchild, the family patriarch—Henry McKellen—made a promise. The first to bear a child would have their offspring named the next heir of the family.

After our wedding, John and I conceived.

Our child was naturally declared the next heir, and with that, John and I gained influence and power within the family.

Tensions between Alice and Xavier escalated into frequent fights. Eventually, both had affairs, and their marriage ended in a bitter divorce.

Believing they had dishonored the family, John banished them from the household.

Blinded by jealousy, Alice poisoned me and my child, ending both our lives.

When I open my eyes again, I find myself back on the first day I arrived at the McKellen residence.

But this time, Alice makes the first move and sleeps with John.

In that moment, I realize she, too, has been given a second chance at life.

Unfortunately, she has no clue that John is a twisted man.

Not only is he devoid of love, but he also sees women as mere stepping stones in his relentless pursuit of power.

"Eleanor, John and I fell in love as soon as we met. That's why we gave in to our feelings and made love that night. Please, let him go so we can be together!"

At that moment, my older sister—Alice Keating—knelt before me. With tears rolling down her face, she clung to my arm.

I bit my lip, struggling to hold back the fury building within me.

Heartbroken, my mother—Matilda Cooper—spoke up in Alice's defense.

"Eleanor, what's done is done. Perhaps you should consider marrying someone else."

I glared at my mother with disdain. My lips curled into a sneer.

Though we were both her daughters, her heart always belonged to Alice. Only rarely did she spare even a flicker of affection for me.

Sensing my silence, Alice's sobs only grew louder.

"I know I've wronged you, Eleanor, but I can't help how I feel. I love John with all my heart!"

My gaze darkened as I looked at Alice's tear-streaked face.

Despite the pain and sorrow etched across her features, there was still a spark of hope and joy burning in her eyes.

At that moment, I realized she had been reborn as well.

With John McKellen's future wealth and power in mind, she didn't hesitate to make her move first.

In my previous life, both Alice and I were sent by our parents to the McKellen family in Arborhill for arranged marriages.

I married John McKellen, the eldest son. Though his looks were plain, his calm and