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Chapter 1: The Rebirth
When I woke up, I was no longer myself. I found myself in the body of Serena Vernette, the wife of Duke Damian Asterion, the infamous villain feared across the empire. As someone who had only read about this world in a romance-fantasy manhwa, I knew how the story ended—and it wasn’t a happy one. Damian would eventually succumb to his dark tendencies, leaving Serena and their child to face his ruin.
The solution was clear: I had to divorce him and escape this fate. But life had thrown me a curveball. My child, a sweet little boy with golden hair and eyes like his father’s, made leaving much more complicated.
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Chapter 2: A Child’s Innocence
Eli, my son, was the light of my new life. His innocent laughter filled the cold, intimidating walls of the Asterion mansion. But every time he looked at me with those wide, hopeful eyes, I felt a pang of guilt.
Damian, however, was another story. He was distant, cold, and calculating. The villainous aura surrounding him was suffocating, yet beneath his sharp words and aloof demeanor, I caught glimpses of something else—pain, regret, and perhaps, longing.
Still, I couldn’t let my guard down. My plan was simple: ensure Eli’s safety, gather the courage to demand a divorce, and leave before the story reached its tragic conclusion.
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Chapter 3: The First Attempt
I approached Damian in his study, my hands trembling as I clutched the divorce papers.
His crimson eyes bore into mine, freezing me in place. He asked, his voice dangerously calm. “Do you think the world is kind to a single mother?”
I hadn’t expected him to reject my request so easily. His refusal wasn’t out of love or attachment—it was control. Damian wasn’t ready to let go, and I realized that divorcing him would be much harder than I thought.
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Chapter 4: The Unexpected Bond
Eli was the bridge between us. Despite Damian’s cold exterior, he adored his son. I often caught him watching Eli with a softness I hadn’t thought possible.
One night, I found Damian reading a bedtime story to Eli. It was a rare, tender moment that made me question everything. Could the ruthless villain actually care for his family?
But I couldn’t let my resolve waver. Even if Damian had his moments of kindness, I knew what the future held. His villainous nature would eventually destroy us all.
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Chapter 5: Secrets in the Shadows
As I tried to navigate my life with Damian, I discovered that the mansion was full of secrets. Whispers of rebellion, hidden alliances, and a mysterious power surrounding the Asterion family made my mission even more dangerous.
Damian’s enemies were everywhere, and they wouldn’t hesitate to use Eli or me against him. It became clear that leaving him might not just be difficult—it might be impossible.
Still, I couldn’t shake the feeling that Damian’s villainy was tied to something deeper. Was he truly evil, or was he just a man fighting against forces beyond his control?
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Chapter 6: The Villain’s Vulnerability
One stormy evening, Damian returned from a skirmish, his body battered and bloodied. Despite my better judgment, I rushed to his side to tend to his wounds.
“Why do you care?” he asked, his voice weak but laced with bitterness.
“Because Eli needs you,” I replied, avoiding his piercing gaze.
For a moment, his cold façade crumbled. “ “But there are things I can’t escape.”
That night, I saw a different side of Damian—a man burdened by responsibilities and regrets. It made me question whether leaving him was truly the right choice.
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Chapter 7: Eli’s Plea
“Mommy, why can’t we all be happy together?” Eli asked one day, his innocent question piercing my heart.
How could I explain to a child that his father was destined to become a villain? That staying together might doom us all?
I tried to give him a reassuring smile. “Sometimes, things are complicated, Eli. But I’ll always do what’s best for you.”
His words made me hesitate. Could I really take him away from Damian, who, despite his flaws, loved him deeply?
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Chapter 8: The Shadows Close In
Damian’s enemies grew bolder, and one night, the mansion was attacked. I found myself cornered with Eli, fear gripping me as the intruders approached.
But before they could harm us, Damian appeared, his presence like a storm. He fought them off with ruthless efficiency, his crimson eyes glowing with rage.
As the last attacker fell, he turned to me, his voice trembling with emotion. You and Eli are my only reason for fighting.”
His words shook me to my core. For the first time, I saw not a villain, but a man desperate to protect what little he had left.
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Chapter 9: A New Understanding
After the attack, I began to see Damian in a new light. He wasn’t just a villain; he was a man trapped in a world of betrayal and bloodshed, doing whatever it took to survive.
Our conversations became less hostile, and I started to understand the weight he carried. But even as I softened toward him, I couldn’t forget the looming shadow of the story’s original ending.
Would our newfound understanding be enough to change fate, or were we doomed to follow the path laid out for us?
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Chapter 10: The Choice
Leaving Damian meant safety for Eli and me, but it also meant abandoning a man who, despite his flaws, loved his family in the only way he knew how.
Staying meant risking everything, but it also offered a chance to change the future.
In the end, I made my choice—not just for myself, but for Eli and Damian. I wouldn’t let fate dictate our lives. If Damian was willing to fight for us, then I would fight for him too.
Because sometimes, even villains deserve a second chance.
