Summary
Lily Everett, the adopted daughter of the notorious Duke, was thrust into a loveless political marriage with Theodor Valentino. His once-illustrious family was in decline, and Theodor himself made no secret of his profound disdain for her. Their union was a cold, bitter arrangement, marked by his open contempt and her quiet endurance. But fate takes a dramatic turn when Theodor suffers an accident, waking up with no recollection of his past—or his deep-seated hatred for Lily. Suddenly, the man who once scorned her now looks at her with an unfamiliar tenderness, even affection. Lily, wary yet hopeful, finds herself caught between the painful past and a fragile, unexpected present. As the truth of their history looms, she wonders: can this newfound affection survive the return of his memories? Or will the man who hated her resurface, leaving her heartbroken once more? Discover their story in chapter 1!