「The Repulsive Lady," "The Unfeeling, Insolent Wretch," "The Bane of the Hargle Family," "Bones"—these were the epithets hurled at Amelia, daughter of the count's house.

As the names implied, Amelia's appearance was indeed a horrifying sight.

Her frame was so emaciated her bones seemed visible, her complexion unhealthy, and her dress perpetually soiled.

This was due to constant abuse from her stepmother and half-sister, who barely fed her and kept her confined to an isolated annex.

To the Hargle family, who aspired to a higher peerage, Amelia—the product of the count's infidelity with a maid—was nothing but a burden.

Unloved and unwanted by anyone, her days were simply a slow decay.

One day, while gathering weeds in the garden, hoping they might supplement her single, meager meal of the day, a marriage proposal arrived for Amelia.

Her suitor was Duke Logan, infamous in high society as 'The Tyrant Duke.'

Logan initially treated her with a detached demeanor, stating, 'There will be no love in this marriage,' but...

'What's with that tattered dress? Buy a new one with this money.' 'Why do you only try to eat one meal? Eat three proper meals!'

As it turned out, Logan, though a bit sharp-tongued, was fundamentally a kind and sincere nobleman.

Logan unconsciously began to dote on Amelia, who despite her misfortunes, was courageous and optimistic.

Meanwhile, Logan also became aware of 'a certain ability' Amelia had cultivated throughout her desperate life...

'The Hargle family kept such a talent suppressed... This is a national-level loss...' 'Um... My lord?'

Meanwhile, back at her former home, now without Amelia, the quiet footsteps of its collapse were drawing ever closer—.

This is the story of an unloved young lady who, despite his somewhat harsh words, is clumsily but deeply cherished by a kind duke, has her unconsciously held abilities recognized, and ultimately finds happiness.

*Volumes 1-5 currently on sale from Overlap f. Manga adaptation Volumes 1-2 also on sale.

*While it offers many heartwarming and sweet moments, it also includes elements of comeuppance.

*Also serialized on Kakuyomu, AlphaPolis, and Novel Up.

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