Maylily

A poor opera singer born out of wedlock, Maylily Aile.
A noble man who extends a hand of patronage to her, Hugh Skaard, Count of Everscourt.

Though she knows their relationship will never be equal, Maylily cannot help but fall in love with Hugh.
For he was the one who gifted the most radiant spring to her desolate life.

And just when she fully accepts Hugh, Maylily comes face-to-face with the cold truth lurking behind their relationship…

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“I don’t like you anymore, Count.”
“Then start liking me again. Considering what we’ve become, it’ll be less miserable for you that way.”