Summary
Celestia, a noblewoman from a ducal family, faces a critical challenge: ensuring her lineage continues. Her fifth spouse, Count Roosevelt, remains distant and declines to share her bed, leaving her bewildered and hurt. She uncovers his profound resentment toward her, feeling trapped in an unbreakable union. As despair takes hold, she finds that behind his frosty demeanor burns an intense, unexpected ardor—a fierce protectiveness that muddles hatred with deep affection. This story traces two scarred individuals, each concealing true emotions, as they slowly build an authentic and surprising bond.