The Duke's Masked Wife
The baron’s daughter, Alessandra Barrett, has worn a mask from a young age due to an injury. Many say if you were to see the face behind the mask, you would be cursed and die soon afterward. She is seen as a ghost, avoided by all who visit the baron's home until she becomes the duke’s wife. No one could understand why the duke would pick such a wife. Did he wish to die? What would become of the girl who once hid in the shadows but now had the spotlight on her as the duke’s masked wife? What would everyone say if they were to learn the truth that she was in a contracted marriage with the duke? Tales of Castro Nobility story timeline order - The King’s Unbreakable Wife The Knight’s Mysterious Maid The Duke’s Masked Wife
The benefits of a wealthy husband (1)
"I'm so sorry, but you have to admit that was partially your fault," Alessandra stated as she inspected where she accidentally hit Edgar.
"You have to admit that you are intentionally wounding me, Alessandra. What do you need, grandmother? You've been married for many years. Surely you must know not to interrupt newlyweds when they are alone," said Edgar.
Alessandra pinched his hand, wishing she had hit him harder before.
"I liked to think I raised you well enough that you would not fool around with me present in the house and when we are meant to go out together," Rose replied but then remembered a situation in the past. "Well, there was that one time in your youth when you sneaked a young lady onto the property."
For the first time in his life, Edgar felt like kicking his grandmother out of his home. Alfred could join her too.