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My Disfigured Duke Husband Helps Me Plot My Revenge

A powerless woman’s worst nightmare is marrying someone against her will. When those who are supposed to protect her betray her in the vilest of ways, Leonor is forced to marry a Duke known for his cold nature and repulsive appearance. After a miserable childhood, it shouldn’t have been a surprise to her that her future was never truly in her hands in the first place. Duke Desmond de Montclair was nobody before the war. He garnered the King’s favor by doing the impossible in battle. Unfortunately, any achievement is eclipsed by his appearance and unbearable personality. In a kingdom that idolizes beauty, there is no room for someone like him. At first, Leonor finds life with the Duke to be what she’s used to - walking on eggshells and never speaking what’s truly in her heart. Eventually, things slowly start to change as the Duke learns about the horrors she faced while living with her family. His power becomes the key to her revenge. However, in a moment where she feels cornered, Leonor confesses to the Duke that she’s in love with someone else. The progress she has made with the Duke comes crashing down around her. Will her magic abilities be enough to convince the Duke not to throw her out? If she can make herself useful to him, perhaps she can gain his sympathy somehow…

QueenFrieza · Fantasy
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325 Chs

After Dark

Desmond was her friend at night. 

The days were full of much of the same but she found herself looking forward to the evenings when she would have companionship and be able to talk to someone. Even though the words they shared were few, she felt happy at his presence. 

She did all the talking while he only gave her very little of himself. 

However, it wasn't secrecy he displayed. He answered everything she asked him with what seemed to be honesty. After she found out that it hurt for him to speak, she wasn't offended by one-sentence answers. Each time he divulged a bit more she was happy. 

He didn't find her to be a bother. She felt safe at his side. 

Since she hadn't been focused on her mana as much as usual, for the first time since she started visiting the library, Leonor went right for a section full of books about magic and mana.