Summary
Alice’s life takes a dark turn when her ruthless mother-in-law orders her to poison her terminally ill husband within six months. But there’s a problem: her husband, the Duke, is impossibly handsome. Unable to commit such a heinous act, Alice secretly uses her sacred power to heal him, all while pretending to follow orders. Convinced her grim task is complete and her husband’s fate sealed (or at least, no longer her burden), she plans to escape her gilded cage and become a priest. Yet, on the very day of her planned departure, the Duke, who was supposed to be unconscious, awakens. “You were the one who pulled me out of the darkness,” he declares, “so take responsibility.” It seems Alice saved a drowning man, only for him to drag her deeper into the waters. Dive into chapter 1 to see how Alice navigates this unexpected turn!