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
Where is Alfred?(3)
"You don't need to visit us in this weather, Sally. I don't want you to get sick and your employer might not keep you around if you are sick."
Sally didn't see Alessandra firing her if she were to become sick. "If I were to fall sick I think the Duchess would try nursing me back to health."
Dorothy Winters, Sally's mother, shook her head. "The world doesn't work that way. They are nice until they see you cannot work as they want you to. You seem to have a good job going for you. Try your best to not worry about us and live a happy life."
"I cannot just forget about my parents. I am making good money and I will soon take care of both of you. It is my way to repay you for taking care of me from the moment I was born. I will get us a house. The Duke has offered me a space on his land if I-"