Summary
Ezekiel, the celebrated hero of the ‘War of the Roses,’ once commanded armies to victory. Now, his world is plunged into an endless night, his sight stolen by the very hands of Rose. Forced into an unthinkable act by the ruthless Akenaus, Rose, a humble maid, became the instrument of a cruel punishment for her parents’ forgotten sins.
Blinded and broken, Ezekiel retreats to his desolate northern estate, his only companions the bitter taste of medicine, the haze of alcohol, and a burning, all-consuming desire for revenge against the woman who condemned him to darkness. But fate, or perhaps guilt, has a twisted plan. Rose, haunted by her deed, infiltrates his mansion, assuming the role of his personal maid. With unwavering patience and devoted care, she navigates his violent outbursts and profound despair, slowly chipping away at his hardened heart.
As an unexpected intimacy blossoms between them, Ezekiel begins to sense the sincerity beneath her touch, unaware of the devastating secret she carries. Then, a whisper of hope arrives: a doctor capable of restoring his vision. Rose is thrust into an agonizing dilemma: confess her truth and risk losing everything, or flee before the light returns, leaving him to face the ultimate betrayal? Can love truly conquer a past steeped in such profound guilt and vengeance? Read chapter 1 to unravel their tragic romance.