I read the novel since last night and done now. All the 106 chapters so amazing. Yeah I hope that the issue that Maxi is keeping her real situation at the Croix castle will be clear, since Riftan said he doesn't like lies. Our dear Maxi is changing for the better. I can't wait to read and see it on the manhwa. ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ノ~
Right!? I badly wanted to see the Duke's face in shame and regret! I've been curious with that one too. Up until now she is only mentioned as the favored daughter, and Maxi's source of self doubt. She always make herself lower compared to her sister and it's so sad. But I have a feeling she is a bad person. ( ̄へ ̄)

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more than 100 chapters into the novel and their relationship gets a lot better, they really care for each other, but the "Maxi is a sheltered/pampered noble lady" misunderstanding is still going; she's afraid of "let him down" for not being the proper lady he thought she was (since she wasn't really taught anything abt how to be a noble lady) and doesn't clear the misunderstanding; due to the abuse and negligence Maxi has really low self-esteem and lacks confidence, she makes small progress but it takes so little to crumble down her hard earned confidence. So i just wanted to tell y'all that to enjoy this one you'll need patience, it's a beautiful story about slowly growing out of one's past. Sometimes throughout the story Maxi' lack of confidence and indecisiveness can be annoying but she's a scarred soul, and even though it's difficult for her she's trying. Also the male lead is brute, but I think he really loves her, the way he acts is partially due to his rough nature but the misunderstanding also plays a big part. Anyways, if you plan to stick to this one, be patient (づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ