“Abandoned girl Lyrica rises from slums to princess when her reformed mother marries a feared emperor in a contract marriage.”
Mother's Contract Marriage
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Synopsis
Abandoned girl Lyrica rises from slums to princess when her reformed mother marries a feared emperor in a contract marriage.
Years ago, a nobleman abandoned his wife, Ludia, and their daughter, Lyrica Vans. Without him, Ludia and Lyrica lost their status and were forced to move to the slums. While Ludia drinks her sorrows away, eight-year-old Lyrica works tirelessly to pay their living expenses, refusing to hate her mother for her neglect and abuse. One day, a drunk Ludia falls asleep and wakes up a changed woman. Lyrica believes she is dreaming when her mother suddenly embraces her, with a string of apologies and loving words pouring from her lips. After Ludia exclaims that she will marry the dread emperor Alterres Takar, Lyrica is sure her mother has lost her mind. However, Ludia quickly secures her marriage to Alterres, confessing to Lyrica that it is truthfully a contractual relationship. In no time, Lyrica is thrown into the role of princess, surrounded by glittering riches beyond her wildest dreams. Life as royalty is full of rules and devious schemes, but Lyrica's refreshing honesty and pure heart soon become the most precious things in the palace.
What people say
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What 3 readers settled on.
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σ 1.70 · some divergence
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↓ 1.67
Running avg · Mar 2023 → Jan 2024
- 10 “Mother's Contract Marriage is a refreshing subversion of the saturated villainess genre, featuring a genuinely realistic, optimistic child protagonist and breathtakingly gorgeous artwork. While the...”
- 9 “Mother's Contract Marriage is a refreshing, adorable take on the genre, featuring a uniquely genuine protagonist who acts like a real child rather than a seasoned politician. While the series lacks...”
- 6 “The premise of a mother traveling back in time is compelling, and the protagonist’s struggle to trust her parent’s sudden change feels deeply authentic and emotionally resonant. However, the story...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Mother's Contract Marriage begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Dec 2022 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M66937 catalog