It was not until that fateful night that I witnessed my fiancé, Professor Edmund, embracing his "sister," Cordelia, in a passionate kiss, overhearing him declare that I was merely a "convenient arrangement," a façade to conceal their unspeakable forbidden attraction.

The engagement ring he had bestowed upon me was ill-fitted and mismatched in style—because it was never intended for me.

As for Cordelia—this seemingly innocent ward—her most closely guarded secret has finally come to light: fifteen years ago, she hastily pushed Edmund's biological sister, Violet, to her death, and subsequently usurped her identity, claiming a family and love that were never rightfully hers.

The Sister Who Stole His Heart


The following day, I went to class just like I always do.
The moment I stepped inside, the bustling chatter died like a candle snuffed out.
Every pair of eyes in that room turned to me.
"Good heavens, she actually dared to come..."
"Did you hear? Miss Winters broke her engagement with Professor...

Chapter 3