Marienne is simply perplexed at her husband Duke Alexias's extreme shift in behavior. He's known for his cruelty. Marienne, too, has received nothing from him but neglect since their engagement. She's resigned herself to being a mistreated prisoner in his home. So then, why? Why would he suddenly profess his love to her and propose to her in earnest? Especially since they're ALREADY married?!
 
A bejeweled bouquet of flowers, courtship akin to that of a fairy tale prince, being addressed as his GODDESS?! There seems to be no end. But despite Marienne's bewilderment, Alexia's sincerity somehow cuts through his bungling displays, and his words of affection begin to thaw her lonely heart.
 
Unbeknownst to Marienne, her once ruthless and unfeeling husband has "returned" from the brink of death. But what could've caused this change of heart? Why is he so desperate to ensure her happiness? And most importantly, will he be able to do right by Marienne this time?
 
(Source: MangaPlaza)

"Why are you acting like you love me so much?"
 
Mariene is troubled by the sudden transformation of her cold-hearted and ruthless husband, Duke Alexia. She had been living a solitary life confined to his mansion, stuck in a loveless marriage, until one day he came to propose love to her, doting on her as "my goddess"! He presents her with a bouquet of flowers, drapes her in jewels, and woos her with all the heart-pounding techniques of romance novels. His clumsy but straightforward acts of love starts to thaw her frozen heart. But... Mariene still doesn't know why he acts like he loves her. Is this a temporary condition? What made him change his mind? The cold-blooded prince who found love by returning from the dead and an unloved lady of the goddess will begin their second-chance, doting love fantasy!
 
(Source: TO Books, translated)

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