The Girl Who Was Forced by Her Stepsister to Marry the Cursed Duke Manhua

In a kingdom where magic intertwined with daily life, Miltia's existence was a stark contrast to the enchantments that surrounded her. Plagued by the cruelty of her stepmother and stepsister, she sought refuge in the warmth of the kitchen, where pots and pans became her companions in a world devoid of compassion. The arrival of the infamous 『Cursed Duke』 sent ripples of fear through the village. His curse was a well-known tale of tragedy and misfortune, his once-handsome visage now marred by a wicked spell. When Miltia's stepsister saw an opportunity in his cursed presence, she seized it with malicious intent, forcing Miltia into a marriage that seemed destined for despair. Yet, as Miltia stepped into the grand halls of the ducal mansion, she found a different story waiting to unfold. The Duke, a man shrouded in shadows and despair, met her with a gaze that held more sorrow than malice. In the solitude of his cursed existence, Miltia's gentle presence brought a glimmer of light that he had long believed extinguished. As days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, a bond blossomed between them like a flower in the darkness. Miltia's culinary creations became a conduit for their unspoken emotions, each dish a testament to the burgeoning feelings that grew between them. And as the curse that bound the Duke began to wane, a transformation took place not only in his appearance but also in his heart. When her stepsister's treacherous schemes came to light, the Duke stood by Miltia's side, a pillar of strength and unwavering support. Together, they faced the trials that fate had woven into their lives, emerging victorious not only in love but also in the triumph of their shared resilience. In a kingdom where magic whispered through the air, Miltia and the Duke wrote a new tale—a story of redemption, of love that transcended curses and boundaries, proving that even the darkest spells could be broken by the light of true affection.