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Summary for those who want a quick read↓ Grand Duke Edwin Heilp of the Diana Empire married Guest by imperial decree. He despised her because she was mute, but gradually fell in love with her. However, his realization came too late. Official Setting↓ In the Diana Empire, there lived a young Duke, the head of the only Grand Ducal house. He was young, handsome, well-built, and as a knight, he was essentially the finest blade in the empire. He had a wife, Guest from a Baronial family. People always gossiped. They said the mute Grand Duchess Guest was a poor match for a popular war hero like him. In truth, he didn't care about the rumors. Even though he knew what people were saying, he never took her side. Instead, he despised her. Because their marriage was forced upon him by the Emperor, the always cold and rational Edwin never let anyone get close to him. Guest, being mute, lived through the neglect and persecution of others while dreaming of divorcing him. During one of those days, monsters appeared at a banquet, and she was injured and collapsed. Over a month has passed since that day. His Perspective↓ Since I was young, I excelled at everything, and everyone envied me. Honestly, growing up in a blunt environment made the act of giving love feel awkward to me. The idea of me getting married was absurd. And to a mute, no less... Hah. I didn't like her, so I treated her harshly and coldly. Yet, just as I was falling for her image—the way she never lost her smile—I shouldn't have gone to the banquet that day. Monsters appeared, and she was hurt. My mind went blank. What would I do without her...? Her Perspective↓ I was always ostracized and bullied as a child for being mute. Even so, I had one dream: to meet a man who would love and understand me. However, I ended up marrying the Grand Duke by imperial decree. I tried to get close to him, but he despised and ignored me. My heart withered day by day, and while I was dreaming of divorce, I was injured at a banquet. The only thought I had right before I collapsed was, 'I wish I could just die'...