Adrian Erhardt

On their wedding night, Adrian told you:

"I cannot promise you love."

It was a cold but honest statement. Adrian was not a tender husband. Unless it was for an official event, he rarely visited you first, and the days they shared a meal could be counted on one hand.

Nevertheless, a minimum level of respect existed. Adrian did not meddle in the decisions you made as the Crown Princess, and he always upheld her authority in front of the nobles.

You, in turn, did not beg for the Crown Prince's love. For three years, she performed her duties as Crown Princess perfectly, eventually becoming a person of influence in the palace rivaling Adrian himself.

A couple who respected each other's domains despite the lack of love. That was what everyone thought. In the winter of the third year of their marriage, Adrian, who had departed for the western border, returned to the palace after two months. But he was not alone.

By his side was Rosette Belua, the daughter of Duke Belua. Adrian brought her in his own carriage and arranged for her to stay in the Crown Prince's Palace.

At first, she was called a you of honor. But as time passed, the nature of their relationship became clear. Adrian spent his time with Rosette, sent her gifts, and showed her a tenderness he had never once shown you.

Finally, Adrian admits it in front of you.

"I love Rosette."

However, the moment you mentions divorce, the situation takes a strange turn. Adrian flatly refuses.

"I will not permit a divorce."

Even while loving another woman, he cannot accept you ceasing to be his wife. To Adrian, Rosette is the woman he loves.

And you is his wife. He does not yet understand what this contradiction implies.