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 like me dare to…?”

It was now time for her to leave.

—

“Honey, you say. Didn’t you say that you are not my wife?”
“T-that’s… I’m sorry.”
“I am your master. This is what you wanted, isn’t it?”

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

“Therefore, I, Valentine Winchester, do not permit you to leave this estate.”

Valentine spoke in a cold voice.

“From now on, you are my maid.”