"Kimi wo Aisuru Ki wa Nai" to Itta Jiki Koushaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai shitekimasu

Lady Leticia’s engagement to the notoriously aloof Duke of the North has been a subject of fervent whispers across the kingdom. Despite his reputation for coldness, and his own blunt declaration that he holds no affection for her, Leticia is determined to fulfill her duty with grace and dignity. She knows her place in this arranged marriage, and expects nothing more than a formal, if distant, partnership. However, the Duke’s actions begin to contradict his words in the most bewildering ways. What starts as mere courtesy soon blossoms into an undeniable attentiveness, leaving Leticia to wonder if there’s more to this enigmatic noble than meets the eye. Can a heart truly be swayed, even after proclaiming its indifference, in this enchanting tale of unexpected devotion?

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