The "fake marriage" trope is heightened by the looming threat of execution if Silvia is discovered. š Where to Read
Chapter 19 emphasizes the shift in power. While Silvia initially had the upper hand in an empty castle, Victorās presence turns her refuge into a gilded cage.
The chapter focuses on the growing tension between and Duke Victor Aswan . Silvia, a destitute noblewoman, had successfully infiltrated the Duke's castle by claiming to be his wife and carrying his child while he was away at war. However, Victorās early return has thrown her into a state of constant anxiety. Key Plot Points
Silvia struggles to maintain her "pregnant duchess" act in front of the man who knows the truth: they have never even met, let alone married.