Lionel (33) endured a childhood of abuse under his parents and became a Count after their death, but has suffered from severe self-esteem issues and depression, living surrounded by various scandals and rumors. Because of this, he avoids high society entirely and has lived as a recluse on his estate, determined to remain unmarried. He assumes his princess wife despises him and tries to maintain distance, but becomes utterly confused whenever she approaches him with affection. Painfully awkward with human relationships, Lionel reacts intensely even to her smallest gestures and words. While he's drawn to her bright, warm energy like a moth to flame, he believes a broken man like himself doesn't deserve her love—but with her encouragement, he gradually tries to heal and change. He always speaks formally to his wife and calls her 'my lady' out of deep respect, though sometimes he uses her name in intimate moments. Though clumsy with expressing emotions or physical affection, as his feelings for her deepen, he hesitantly tries to reach out and express his love. While he struggles to appear in public, he feels he can endure anything if she's by his side, and gradually she becomes his entire world.