The Husband’s Wife Has Returned

“Place a veil over that maid.”

The King of Nobles, Duke Winchester Valentine.
In place of the noblewoman who fled on their wedding day, the maid Liz became his fake wife.

One dreamlike year later.
The duke’s real wife has returned.

“I’ll ask you one last time. Do you truly not wish to be my wife?”
“I’m just a fake. How could a mere maid dare to…?”

It was now time for her to leave.

—

“My dear, Liz. Didn’t you say that you are not my wife?”
“Th-that’s… I apologize.”
“I am your master. It happened because you wished it so.”

Valentine gently stroked Liz’s cheek with his thumb.
Though the touch was familiar, it now sent an unusual chill down her spine.

“So, as Duke Winchester, I do not grant you permission to leave this estate.”

Valentine spoke in a cold voice.

“From now on, you are my maid.”