loveaftermarriage

To the world, Princess Ilaria of Caelwyn is a bride of duty. To her heart, she is a woman desperately chasing the love of the husband who will not look her way. All she ever wanted was for him to care; for him to turn his gaze toward her with the same fervor she carried in her heart. No matter how many times he pushed her away, no matter how cold the silence between them became, she never gave up. Not once did she allow herself to see him as someone unworthy of her love. To her, he was always worth it. And when love at last took root, when it bloomed against every storm that tried to tear them apart; when two hearts finally found each other and dared to beat as one… fate, as cruel and merciless as it is, reminded them that there were forces even love could never conquer. --EXCERPT-- Levan pressed his lips to her temple, his lips trembling as though the kiss itself might shatter him. One hand cradled her face with the kind of gentleness he had never shown anyone, while the other threaded weakly through her hair, trying futilely to soothe the sobs wracking his wife's body. His breath break unevenly, his eyes were shut tight, as if by closing them he could pretend this moment would never come. As if the world might let them stay this way forever. As if the reality of it all could be discarded just so that they could live however they wanted. He let his mouth fall against her cheek and linger there, tasting the salt of her tears as though they were his own. He did not move for a long while… because if this sorrow was the final piece of her he was allowed to carry, he wanted to etch it into his very soul. He wanted to remember the way she shook in his arms. He wanted to remember the sound of her muffled cries. He wanted to remember the warmth of her skin pressed so desperately against him. He wanted to remember her as his wife; his beloved. "Live, my love," he whispered, his voice raw and breaking, the words choking out of him like a prayer he could barely force past his throat. He buried his face against her hair so she would not see the tears spilling freely down his cheeks. "Even if it's far from me… live." --×-- >> Tags: [soft comfort • fluff • VERY slow-paced • angst • sweet • romance • slow burn • comedy • fantasy] >> Here if you like SLOW BURN angsty romance. >> Main conflict starts wayyy later. >> Word count per chapter: 1.5k ~ 2.3k

**Mature Content** Eilika Wolanski is the eldest daughter of one of Varos’ most respected merchants, but respect has never brought her kindness. A childhood accident left a scar across her cheek, and with it, a cruel label she can never escape. The “Unwanted Woman” of Varos. Mocked in public, pitied in private, and treated like a blemish to be hidden, Eilika grows up learning one painful truth, beauty matters more than character in high society. So when an unexpected marriage proposal arrives from the powerful House of Kingsley, no one believes it is real. The groom is Damian Van Kingsley, the widowed duke of Varos, feared for his cold temperament and admired for his unmatched looks and wealth. Rumors follow him like shadows. He has a secret mistress, a broken heart drowned in alcohol, and worst of all… A son he barely acknowledges. For Eilika, marrying Damian isn’t a dream. It’s the only option left for survival. Damian, once the kingdom’s most desirable nobleman, has been nothing but a hollow man since the death of his first wife. He has abandoned his responsibilities, pushed away his child, and lived with one vow burning in his chest. He will never replace his first wife. To force him back into duty, his mother arranges a second marriage, one he never asked for, and one he refuses to accept. Damian swears he will never touch her , will never look at her and will never treat her as his wife. But Eilika isn’t the greedy noblewoman he expected. She doesn’t ask for his affection. She doesn’t crave his title. She doesn’t even want his love. What Eilika wants… is something far more dangerous. A family. And perhaps that is the very thing Damian has been starving for all along. ~~~~ “This bed will remain cold until your last breath.” Damian’s voice boomed through the dark chamber. Eilika didn’t flinch at his words. Instead she replied gracefully, “I don’t seek love, Duke. You can visit your secret mistress every night… Just don’t come near me.” This marriage was never meant to become real, until the Duke's heart begins to betray its own rules.

She was drowning in poverty. He was paralyzed by grief. Emily Greene is barely surviving, working multiple jobs to care for her sick mother and seven-year-old daughter. When billionaire Victor Hawthorne offers her an impossible salary to be his caregiver, she can't refuse. Even if the wheelchair-bound recluse treats her like the enemy. Victor Hawthorne spent five years building walls no one could breach. The last thing he needs is a compassionate woman who sees past his cruelty to the broken man beneath. But when his company's board demands they need stability by him getting married or lose everything, he makes Emily an offer, become his wife in name only. Three years. No emotions. Just business. What begins as a cold transaction transforms into something neither expected. As Victor learns to walk again, both physically and emotionally. Emily discovers a strength she never knew she had. But when shadows from his past supposedly return and betrayal threatens to destroy them, Emily must build her own empire and Victor must prove he's worthy of a second chance. Because real love is never just business.

DISCLAIMER‼️ This novel is a work of fiction. All names, cities, events, and characters are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to real people or situations is purely coincidental. Do not copy, paste, or redistribute any part of this story without the author’s permission. Follow IG: @cahyaniputeri95 ●●●●● Dewi thought marrying Topan—the coldest young CEO in all of Florentia—would mean a life full of rules and piercing stares. And she wasn’t wrong. The man is strict, unpredictable, and makes her heart work overtime every single day. But behind his icy attitude and that deep baritone that always sounds angry, Dewi starts noticing things she never expected: small gestures, rushed touches, and quiet protectiveness that slowly turns her world upside down. Just when their marriage begins to warm up, a storm from her family hits hard. A hidden truth about her parents is revealed. Merry is not her father’s biological daughter. Old affairs resurface, and divorce threatens to tear Dewi’s family apart. Before Dewi can breathe, Topan’s past shows up at their door—Marinka, the ex-fiancée who once ruined his life. And then there’s Ryuji, Topan’s older brother… the man from Dewi’s own dark past. The man who left her years ago for a model. Brotherly conflict, the Sagara family’s chaos, anger, miscarriage, and the fear of losing each other slowly eat them alive. Can Dewi and Topan keep holding on… when the world keeps pulling them in opposite directions? ......... “As long as you’re my wife, I’ll protect you. Whatever it is, just be honest with me. I’m here… and I won’t leave.” “Why don’t we just separate?! Why?! Don’t force something that’s already broken from the start!” .........

Rosalina Evans didn’t apply for the job. Her best friend did - without telling her. And somehow, against every odd, she got it. Personal Assistant to Enzo Salvatore. The most powerful, ruthless and breathtakingly handsome man in all of Milan. Enzo Salvatore doesn’t do warmth. He doesn’t do small talk. He has absolutely no patience for a talkative blonde assistant with golden eyes who looks at him like he’s a normal person. He is not a normal person. But when his board questions his authority and his allies tell him he needs a wife, Enzo makes Rosalina an offer she can’t refuse - a fake marriage and enough money to save everything she loves most. It should be simple. Temporary. Completely under control. Enzo Salvatore has never been more wrong about anything in his life.

He’s never believed in love. Cold, practical, and detached, he’s about to marry a woman who adores him—but he doesn’t feel the same. For him, marriage is about stability, not passion, and his heart remains guarded. She’s beautiful, devoted, and determined to make their life together perfect—but even her efforts can’t reach the part of him that refuses to feel. Then, on the night of his bachelor party, a mysterious dancer appears. Masked, alluring, and unforgettable, she awakens desires he has tried to bury. One night, one temptation, and everything he thought he knew about love, loyalty, and desire is thrown into chaos. Secrets, forbidden attraction, and irresistible tension collide in this story of passion and consequences, where a cold heart might be forced to love… but on whose terms?

Chosen by the gods as their maiden of Light, Orielle was chosen to fulfil a prophecy that would save the kingdoms. But her betrothal to the cursed king of Eldoria unravels secrets the gods never spoke of, whispers twisting truths with lies—prophecies that may not be what they seem. Is her fate set in stone, or can she find another way? Chapters released on Tuesdays & Fridays

Heiress Sapphire Montgomery is bound by duty to an arranged marriage with Damian Blackwood, a powerfully intimidating CEO whose icy reputation precedes him. With the determination to honor her father’s wishes, she enters the new marriage as a docile, quiet wife, always silent, watchful and very afraid. But when a shocking act of betrayal leads to the brutal death of her best friend, Sapphire’s fragile existence shatters. Refusing to remain a pawn, she uncovers a dark web of lies and secrets surrounding both her new family and her own family. Secrest capable of destroying everything she knew. As danger closes in, the timid girl who was once too afraid to speak without offending someone is forced to evole into a fierce woman willing to risk everything for the truth. Caught between fear and untamable desire, Sapphire and Damian must confront enemies both outside and within their marriage.

one decision changed everything Abby Brooks has everything under control her career, her reputation, her future. What she doesn’t have is a child. Tired of waiting for love that never lasts, Abby takes fate into her own hands. Through a fertility clinic, she chooses an anonymous donor Donor 476 determined to build her family alone. But destiny has other plans. Days after her procedure, her cold, brilliant CEO, Liam Sterling, pulls her into his inner circle, demanding late nights and close proximity. The tension between them is undeniable, dangerous… and deeply complicated. Because Liam Sterling is not just her boss. He is Donor 476. As Abby fights to hide her pregnancy, every meeting, every glance, every accidental touch threatens to expose the truth. And when Liam begins to suspect she is keeping a secret, the walls between them start to crumble. She wanted a baby without love. She never expected to fall for the father.

On the night of her engagement, Stella Norton, the adopted and unworthy second daughter of James Norton, is accused of infidelity and replaced by her own sister. Humiliated and heartbroken, Stella is cast out of the hall under her father’s orders while her mother looks on. In a daze of pain and betrayal, she wanders into a club, desperate to drown her sorrow—only to fall into the arms of a stranger ~Adrian Carter~ whose presence feels dangerously magnetic. By morning, she wakes to a shocking reality. Adrian holding out a marriage certificate. “Mate, we’re married,” he said. "What mate?" What marriage?" "We were never school mates, how do you call me mate?" She shrieked. Adrian Carter, the cold and mysterious heir of the Carter Empire had a secret no one knows…he is the Alpha of the most powerful pack in Crown City. But fate doesn’t stop at secrets. As their worlds collide, Stella discovers that her own past is far from ordinary. Hidden truths, prophecies, bonds, and dark forces begin to rise—testing not only their love but their very fate. Will their marriage survive the storm of destiny? Can love survive when destiny itself demands blood and truth? Or will it consume them both?

"What is that?" "Your future." He opened the box, revealing a diamond that caught the light and threw it back in brilliant, cold sparks. "We're getting married." "We're what?" Star's voice cracked. "Are you insane?" "I'm practical. You're pregnant with my child. In my world, that means marriage." "In my world, that means two people who barely know each other shouldn't make life-altering decisions based on one night." "Your world is over." The words were delivered with such calm finality that Star felt the floor shift beneath her feet. "The moment you got pregnant, you entered mine. And in my world, I protect what's mine." "I'm not yours." "The baby is." He picked up a thick document from his desk. "Marriage contract. Very generous terms. You'll have everything you need, house, security, unlimited credit. The child will bear my name and receive my protection." Star stared at the contract, the words blurring as tears she refused to shed burned her eyes. "And what do you get?" "A wife who understands her place. A child raised properly. No custody battles, no media circuses, no complications." "And love?" Something in his expression hardened even further. "Love is a luxury neither of us can afford. This is about security, stability, and giving our child the best possible life.

Cecilia Adler always thought she was an orphan, until her father suddenly appeared and arranged a marriage for her. The man was handsome, from a good family, and generous to her; she was very satisfied. What she didn't know was that this marriage was one her half-sister had rejected. That sister had been reborn. Knowing the seemingly perfect husband's dark side, she deliberately set a trap for Cecilia to fall into. The sister also knew that Cecilia would one day become the wife of the richest man, enjoying immense wealth and doting affection. This lifetime, her goal in being sisters with Cecilia was to steal her life. Later, the sister got her wish and married the man who had been Cecilia Adler's husband in the previous life, waiting for her husband to become successful and for herself to become a wealthy man's wife. After a long and futile wait, Cecilia Adler became the richest person herself. Sister: "?"

Hua Manman never expected to transmigrate into a satisfying palace-intrigue novel, becoming the cannon fodder female supporting character in the book. She tried to turn the tables, but discovered that as long as she didn't act according to the plot, she would feel a heart-wrenching pain as if being stabbed by a knife. In that case, she might as well just lie flat and be a salted fish! But what was baffling was, why did that Prince Zhao, known for being sinister, ruthless, and treacherous, always like to stare at her? ... Prince Zhao discovered that something seemed to be wrong with his ears. As long as he stared at someone, he could hear that person's inner thoughts. For example, right now, Hua Manman was crying with tears streaming down her beautiful face: "To be able to receive the Prince's favor is truly a blessing this humble servant has cultivated in a past life!" However, what she was thinking in her heart was— "Oh my, this chili oil today has quite a kick! It's making me cry so hard I can't even stop." ... (1v1, Sweet)

[Frail Beauty + Disabled Big Shot + Interdimensional Space with Supplies + Cannon Fodder Fake Heiress + Period-Setting Farming + Gourmet Food + Medical Skills + Sweet Doting Romance + Multiple Identities] Gu Jiaojiao, a medical doctor, had just received the medical interdimensional space her grandfather spent a fortune creating for her when her soul transmigrated into a period novel, becoming the cannon fodder fake heiress. By a strange twist of fate, she also married a paralyzed, rugged man!! No problem, she has a hundred billion in medical supplies. Her disabled husband can be fixed up to turn his fortunes around. The money, treasures, and her disabled husband's disability pension are all hers! Gu Jiaojiao, wielding her medical space, rises to the pinnacle of the medical industry. But unexpectedly, she finds she can also dominate in other fields, trampling all those with ill intentions under her feet. Too many secret identities, what can you do? In her spare time, she torments scumbags and crushes the big shot's unwanted romantic admirers. * The rumored taciturn and decisive big shot figures the only way to keep his beautiful, wealthy young wife is to have a baby, and fast. If one isn't enough, then have another...

How can life be the same, no matter who you spend it with? Xue Yue got married. To save her brother's life, she sold herself into marriage for 500 yuan. He Lang hadn't been home for several days. He never would have thought that upon returning, he'd find his room occupied, his bed slept in, and... an extra wife. He Lang couldn't wrap his head around it: He wasn't even there, so how was he 'married'? Is anyone going to do anything about this? ... Later, "Wife, when are we going to get our marriage certificate registered?" "Weren't you unwilling back then?" "Who was unwilling? Who? Who was it? I'll go beat them up." "..."

In her past life, Jessie Sterling moved abroad for Julian Grant, only to have him break his promise and stand her up late at night for another woman on her birthday. Reborn into this life, Jessie Sterling personally severed her past adoration and affection, and instead entered a marriage of convenience with Victor Morgan, the heir to a century-old prestigious family in Aethelburg, a match approved by her family. She had originally thought it would just be a marriage for mutual benefit, and that they would treat each other with polite respect after the wedding. People in their social circle were not very optimistic about this newlywed couple with vastly different personalities. Until one day, some friends paid a late-night visit. By the huge floor-to-ceiling windows of the Four Joys Courtyard, a group of people saw the man who dominated the business world by day having his knee stepped on. He held a bottle of cat-eye nail polish and was currently bowing his head, diligently painting the toenails of the foot resting on his knee. "Is this okay?" With a coquettish air, Jessie Sterling glanced down, her chin slightly raised like a spirited little peacock, "Well, it's passable, I suppose. But I think it could use another coat?" Victor Morgan was almost driven to laugh in exasperation by her words. After setting down Jessie Sterling's leg, he moved forward, planting his hands on either side of her, his eyes deep and dark as he said in a low voice, "Mrs. Morgan, that's enough!" Before Jessie Sterling could react, in the next moment, the man had already leaned in and captured the red lips before him that had been tempting him for so long. "Mrs. Morgan, don't you think this... is what really needs another coat of color?" The group of people who had just walked through the courtyard entrance froze on the spot. How the hell could this be called... treating each other with polite respect?

[Historical + Book Transmigration + The 80s + Marry First, Love Later + Steamy + Getting Rich] As Song Qingya, a popular 21st-century actress, she unexpectedly transmigrates into the 1980s along with her rival. Unfortunately, her rival becomes the original female lead of the novel, Wen Xiuxiu. And she becomes the unlikable cannon fodder ex-wife who pesters the male lead. The moment she opens her eyes, she's dealt a bad hand. The original owner of the body was set to demand a divorce and elope with her first love, only to be sold to an old bachelor and brutally abused to death at a young age. Song Qingya will never let herself fall to such a fate. Without a second thought, she begins to act! The frail beauty, eyes slightly red, tugs on the corner of Fei Jin's shirt. "I regret it. I don't want a divorce anymore. Take me home, okay?" The man's Adam's apple bobbed as he scooped her up. "Alright. Don't you regret this."

Her three-year marriage to Tristan Grayson, in the end, was nothing but a joke. In the eyes and heart of Tristan Grayson, there was only one woman, and her name was Maggie Monroe. As for her, Mika Summers, she was merely a prop for a smokescreen. And so, covered in blood, she escaped his world... However, he refused to let her go. Finally, at the end of her rope, she said: "Tristan Grayson, what will it take for you to finally let me go!" "You are my woman, Tristan Grayson's. How could I possibly let you go?" ...

“Damian Sinclair, you said you wouldn’t touch me, wouldn't like me, and wouldn’t marry me!” “Darling, you must be mistaken. I clearly want to sleep with you, like you a lot, and hold a certificate of marriage!” “You...you're shameless, going back on your word!” “Be good, husband can do something even more shameless.” The book is also called "The CEO Is Too Fierce, Baby Feels Square" and "Beast, Let Go of That Soft Cutie, Let Me Come."

Upon waking up, Lin Wan Yi discovered she had slept with the wrong person! The other party turned out to be the "living Yama" Gu Yanshen, who at the age of thirty, still hadn't found a partner, according to her best friend. Facing the marriage report he threw at her, the capitalist's delicate daughter Lin Wan Yi reluctantly agreed to marry. After marriage, she unexpectedly activates the ancestral Spiritual Spring Space and thereby starts her counterattack in life! With the spiritual spring in hand, the world is mine! While others are worrying about meat coupons, she uses the spiritual spring water to wash her face, making her skin as soft as cream, and causing envy and tears in the entire military compound! While others are eating chaff and swallowing vegetables, she's growing fruits and vegetables with the space, feeding the abstinent living Yama into submission! While others suffer bitterly during pregnancy, she nourishes her fetus with the spiritual spring, and even with twins, her complexion remains rosy, infuriating all the gossipers! Military compound residents: A delicate young lady marries Mr. Gu, within three days she'll be running away crying! Best friend: This is terrible! I've accidentally trapped my best friend in bed with my brother! Won't the two of them start fighting? Initially, the icy husband Gu Yanshen: only wanted to be responsible. Later, Gu Yanshen hands over all his salary and meat tickets, encircling her in his arms, and whispers with reddened ears: My life and money, all belong to you.