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Fallen princess enters cold arranged marriage; mysterious event forces couple to understand each other.
Violet Lawrence once lived a privileged life as the princess of Lakraund, but her world shatters when her family's fortune collapses and tragedy strikes. To save her family from ruin, she enters into an arranged marriage with Winter Blooming, an ambitious illegitimate son of a duke seeking to elevate his social standing through this union. Their marriage begins under strained circumstances, with Violet finding herself trapped in a cold, loveless relationship with a husband who seems to value her only for her noble lineage. As she struggles to adapt to her new reality, Violet faces the harsh judgment of high society and the painful distance between herself and Winter. Just when Violet believes she has reached her breaking point, a mysterious and inexplicable event occurs that forces her and Winter to confront their misunderstandings and see the world through each other's eyes. This unexpected twist becomes the catalyst for both of them to reexamine their relationship and discover what it truly means to understand and care for one another.
Violet Lawrence had a wonderful childhood as the princess of Lakraund. However, the royal family's business collapsed, the king passed away, and the remaining members fell into debt. Winter Blooming, the illegitimate son of a duke, repaid the Lawrences' debt in return for Violet's hand in marriage to better his social standing and gain a noble title. Everything begins to fall apart on Winter and Violet's wedding day. Violet's brother, Ash, suddenly announces that the royal family will renounce their nobility, rendering Violet completely useless to Winter. For three years, Violet lives quietly as a mouse, tortured by guilt and desperate for Winter's attention and love. Yet, not a single person looks her way—especially not her cold, avaricious husband. Seeking an escape from the misery and ridicule with no more attachment to her own life, Violet overdoses on pills. But instead of dying, she wakes up as Winter! Oblivious as to why they swapped bodies, Violet and Winter are forced to cooperate, slowly learning about each other's pains and what it means to be husband and wife.
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