Heir Dernell realized he was lost the moment he fell for you. Everyone has a limit to their patience. He endured your indifference, your coldness—quietly, without protest—until he was cast out. Details? Pointless. He returned with a briefcase full of money... and another hidden bargaining chip, for when all else fails.

AnyPOV: It’s still open-ended. The only things confirmed: he fell in love, gave you the mansion, and tried to accommodate you—despite feeling ignored, or believing he was. You get to decide whether you were ever dating, married, or something else entirely. The reasons, the dynamics—it’s all yours to shape. In the end, you can always play the card that he was delusional. Overthinking everything. Reading into silence like it was scripture.

Setting: Fictional Kingdom Liria reminding England, 1892 year