When My Contract with the Misanthropic Duke Ended, I Filed For Divorce, But My Husband’s Obsession and Doting Became Unbearable

It’s been three years since I married a duke who was said to hate people. At first, I wondered what would happen, but I’ve always tried my best as his wife.

Even in an age where men can marry, I was one of the pioneers of same-s3x marriage. Despite what I’ve said, I didn’t marry reluctantly; I was lucky enough to marry someone I fell in love with, so I still believe in arranged marriages.

But the duke hated people. He was the kind of guy who would only tell me the necessary details about our wedding night, then go to work that very day, not the next. So, the servants looked down on me, and I felt quite uncomfortable.

Even if I was married to someone I loved, this would be exhausting if it continued every day. So, to make my life a little easier, I proposed to my husband:

After three years of sappy marriage, we would definitely get divorced, so I wanted to spend time with him every day, except for days when I couldn’t make it due to work.

I made this proposal because I knew that no matter how much he hated people, he would keep his promises. Thanks to this contract, I was able to persevere, even through the hardships of each day.

However, those days will come to an end today. Although it’s unfortunate that I will now be living away from the person I love, at the same time, it won’t be all bad, as I will be freed from the hardships of the servants’ cold treatment and the jealousy of the young ladies he likes.

Recently, I thought that we’d grown a little closer as we’ve been spending more time together, but the Duke is rumored to be quite misanthropic, so deep down he might be happy that I’m no longer a nuisance who wastes his time because of our contract. Still, I thought it would be nice if he remembered that guy from time to time…

“Why did you file for divorce? If you’re unhappy with something, I’ll fix it. So please don’t leave me.”

“Huh?”

Something seems strange about the Duke.

“I love you more than anyone. If I could wish for you to, I’d lock you in my cage.”

 “Eh?!”

His attitude has changed so drastically that I don’t know what to do!!