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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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306 Chs

Her Guilt

The Duke and Duchess de Montclair were on the floor as they embraced one another. Desmond crouched with Leonor falling into him, but soon he lifted her bridal style against his chest so she wouldn't have to use any energy to stay standing up.

"I heard them saying my father woke up" was the first thing out of Leonor's lips the moment she was in her husband's arms. 

The Duchess felt like they hadn't even scratched the surface of how much she had missed him in the weeks they were apart. To make up for it, she slid her arms around his shoulders and tucked her face against his neck. She breathed him in for a while. 

He really was there.

Since she had felt faint the first few times she was awake, it still didn't feel real.

"They didn't think I was awake," she continued, uttering her words into his neck and trusting him with herself entirely, "but I was."