Under the Oak Tree

*"I pray every day that this love dies, that I may love you only until today, and that tomorrow this love will be dead."* Thalia Roem Gürta, the ill-fated princess born of an affair. She grows up distorted amidst indifferent parents, hostile half-siblings, and servants who despise her. Thalia has protected herself by raising her thorns against everyone who approaches. Yet, even she becomes defenseless in the presence of one person. He is none other than the Prince of the East, Varkas Raedgo Sheerkan. Forced to be perfect as a retainer of the imperial court and the heir to the Grand Duke, he grew up with most of his emotions numb under discipline bordering on abuse. A man who exists solely for the honor and duty of his family. To keep a promise made to the late Empress, he enters into a marriage with Thalia's half-sister, Ayla, and Thalia, engulfed in despair, slowly falls apart. However, her love, destined for death, faces an unexpected turning point.... (Source: KakaoPage, translated)

Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged. Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless. *Source: Inklore, Vol. 1*

A 4-panel spin-off webtoon that collects the cute and lovely stories of the characters in [Under the Oak Tree](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/ai03njc). [Original Webtoon](https://ridibooks.com/books/5138000001) **Official Translations:** [English**](https://manta.net/en/series/under-the-oak-tree?seriesId=1255), [Spanish**](https://manta.net/es/series/under-the-oak-tree?seriesId=2185), [Japanese](https://mechacomic.jp/books/214202) ***The chapters are combined with the main story and named as 'Mini Episodes'/'Mini Capítulo' on Manta. Also Manta split the chapters in half in their translations.*