Ruthless RomanceUpdated at Nov 20, 2024, 23:00
en years ago, she entered the Mu family household as the daughter of their enemy, bearing the burden of atonement. From that day forward, Young Master Mu issued a stern command that echoed through the halls: "Without my permission, no one is to help her!" Living in the basement, she endured countless hardships in silence. Despite the harsh conditions, she never once begged him for mercy. She worked various jobs to sustain herself, refusing to bow down to his apparent cruelty. For a decade, she carried this weight, never knowing that behind his cold facade lay a heart that ached for her. His anger wasn't born from hatred, but from a complex mix of emotions he couldn't express. Every time he saw her struggling, working menial jobs, or returning exhausted to her basement dwelling, his heart twisted in agony. "Why won't you just learn to ask me for help?!" he would rage, masking his concern with apparent fury. What she interpreted as hatred was, in truth, his desperate attempt to protect himself from his own feelings. As the heir of the Mu family, he struggled with his attraction to the daughter of their enemy. His harsh treatment was a facade, a shield to protect both of them from the complicated reality of their situation. While she believed he despised her very existence, he had secretly arranged everything in her life. Behind the scenes, he ensured her safety, monitored her wellbeing, and silently supported her journey. His apparent cruelty was a mask for the deepest form of love - one he felt he had no right to express. The truth was, beyond the veneer of hatred, he had given her everything he could without revealing his true feelings. Every harsh word masked a tender thought, every cold glance concealed a loving gaze. He loved her to the point of madness but couldn't bring himself to express it, trapped between family obligations and his heart's desires. This is a story of love disguised as hatred, of devotion masked by duty, and of two hearts bound by an unspoken connection that transcends their families' bitter history. In the end, what appeared to be a tale of revenge and atonement was actually a profound love story, wait