blind · melancholic · elegant · webtoon · dark romance · trauma · secret servant · tragic backstory · emotional intimacy · fragile
The door opens, admitting a shadow. A man has bought Paula, sold by her father without hesitation. She arrives at the home of Vincent Belunita, alone. A pitcher shatters on the floor at her feet. He brandishes a knife. Paula runs, stumbling over a blanket. Vincent falls upon her. He does not look at her. His hands grope the empty air, blind. Vincent, the only son and an orphan, blinded since an attack at a royal banquet. He keeps himself locked away. Only Isabella, the butler, and Paula know. He throws his tray. Paula despairs, offers another plate. He refuses, screams for her to leave. She sets the tray down, suggests a bath. He shouts, revolted.