The Ugly Wife of the Shady Duke

out thinking too much about her original self.

Grace read the diary and became depressed, skipping walks and staying in her room for a week.
People are more influenced by emotions than they think.

The staff in the annex panicked when they saw Grace return to the study and become depressed again.
Unbeknownst to Grace, a ‘Madam Saving Committee’ was formed.

Perhaps Grace would never know about it.

Sally was the representative of that group.

Approaching Grace, Sally said quietly, “Madam, there will be a festival in the village soon.
How about going to see it?”

“……”

“It-It’s a mask festival!! You can even wear a cloak and a mask! There are many beautiful things to see.
And with many knights present, it should be safe with a mask on…”

Sally knew very well how much Grace didn’t want to show her appearance.
Not only Sally, but everyone in the annex knew it.

“Madam, I know you’re on a diet, but there will be many delicious foods at the festival.
How about enjoying some tasty food just for that day?”

“……”

“Madam, you haven’t eaten much lately.”

Sally spoke almost in tears.
In fact, tears were welling up in her eyes.

If it were Grace who used to care about Sally, she would have stood up by now, saying she would think about it.
But now, she couldn’t even sort out her own thoughts.

‘Why is she being so kind to me?’

Is it just her nature?

Grace liked Benjamin’s kindness, but at the same time, she hated it.

She knew they had been forced into marriage.
The extras in “The Saint’s Wish” emphasized that point whenever they had the chance.

Grace had read it so many times that she was sick of it.

‘I can never expect Benjamin to fall in love with me.’

Before that, what if I actually fall in love with him?

If that happens, I would accept anything he does out of love and slowly die.

Perhaps Grace Felton in the novel felt the same way.

Grace imagined her future while curling up under the blanket.
She heard Sally swallowing her tears behind her.

“…Sally?”

Finally, Grace pulled back the covers and stood up to face Sally.

“Why, why are you crying?”

Grace asked, feeling dizzy and disoriented due to her lack of food.
Sally was upset about everything.

“Madam seems to be unwell, and I don’t think I can be of much help.”

“Oh, no.
You are very helpful.”

Grace looked at Sally, feeling flustered.