I'm Selena, a daughter born to a family well-known for their fertile women. I was sold off in a marriage to a sickly duke whose life hung in the balance, for the sake of producing an heir of his family. They provided me a medicine purported to aid in pregnancy, and the astrologist even advised me about good days to sleep together, but...there was no child.
"So, are there any signs of pregnancy?"
"Ah, I-I'm sorry."
"You're useless. What luck do you think won you the position of the duke's wife?"
I couldn't say a word.
'No, excuse me. I only have to look at the sky to pluck a star. That's how I attained this position.'
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A husband who doesn't like touching me in the least.
But he's still pitiful so let's at least make him healthy by feeding him nutritious food, getting him to exercise, and I'll personally test any doubtful food first. Once he recovers from my extensive efforts, I'll sign an annulment paper and flee, but...
"You agreed to a contract to bear me an heir. But to think you would go back on your words..."
Although he's in good health now, my "former" husband has become a bit too healthy.
"You're healthy now!"
"The duties of marriage are sacred. I will collect my dues."
"Wait. Wait! But we're divorced? We're no longer husband and wife..."
He smirked then took a piece of paper from his breast pocket and tossed it to me.
"We aren't divorced yet."
Disclaimer: This novel didn't belong to me nor it was made.
All credits to the author: Serian,세리안
Keep in mind that this is for only offline reading purposes.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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