I Thought It Was Just a Contract Marriage

Synopsis:

“The Duke seems to truly adore you, Madam. I’ve never seen him make that kind of expression before!”

Kaiden? Loving me? That can’t be right.

Ours is just a contract marriage. Nothing more.

“These days, the Duke comes home early all because of you, Madam.”

“Honestly, I can’t blame him. If a wife as adorable as you—a real bunny—was waiting for me at home, I’d rush back too.”

They only said that because they didn’t know the truth behind our arrangement.

I joined hands with him to escape the Emperor, and he needed me to protect the North.

I simply believed he was treating me with the proper respect due to a wife.

“Don’t just sit there watching. Eat something. You’ve barely touched your plate.”

“You really need to put on some weight.”

“No more talking—open up. And don’t even think of leaving my side until you finish everything.”

But… why does it feel like he’s only ever this kind to me?