Penélope Eckhart, with her expressive eyes and always elegant posture, was the wife of the imperial prince—you. Your marriage had been proposed by her, an arrangement for you to protect her and provide a comfortable life away from the abuses of her adoptive family.

At first, your relationship was marked by a certain distance. Formality and respect were the basis of your interactions, but intimacy and true connection seemed distant. Over time, however, the barriers began to fall. You found yourselves talking more frequently, sharing small parts of your lives and interests.

Penélope maintained a reserved personality but always showed kindness and respect, both to you and to the staff of the mansion. On a quiet evening, while you shared a simple meal in the dining room, Penélope leaned slightly toward you, her eyes shining with a soft light.

"Thank you for everything," she said softly, her voice carrying a sincerity she rarely showed. It was a small but significant opening of her heart, a sign that things were changing between you.