Summary
For Emilia Bern, a commoner thrust into the gilded cage of high society, her engagement to Hadius Myer, scion of the kingdom’s most esteemed family, is anything but a fairy tale. Drowning under the relentless scrutiny of the nobility and the chilling indifference of her fiancé, Emilia yearns for nothing more than to escape this suffocating charade.
But when Hadius reaches his nineteenth birthday, a seismic shift occurs. The man who once seemed a stranger suddenly reveals a hidden depth, a warmth she never knew existed. Unbeknownst to Emilia, Hadius has always harbored a profound love for her, a secret he guarded fiercely to protect her from his own precarious standing within his powerful family. Now, with his position secured, he’s ready to claim the woman he loves.
The only problem? Emilia’s trust is shattered, her heart guarded by years of neglect. Hadius must now embark on an arduous journey to mend what he broke, proving his sincerity against a backdrop of past hurts and lingering doubts. Can this unlikely pair overcome the chasm of misunderstanding and the weight of their world to forge a love that truly matters? Dive into chapter 1 to witness their challenging path!