Manga by author Aoki Fuyu

"The Elite Knight and the Devoted Noble: A Love Story Beyond Borders"A refined love story unfolds between an elite knight and a devoted noble, defying all odds to transcend the boundaries of their homelands!A noblewoman from a border region lived a life of neglect and mistreatment by her own familyuntil things escalated to the point where her half-sister nearly took her life. In the midst of her despair, she is forced to flee, crossing into enemy territorya land infamous for its cruelty and merciless naturewhere she finds herself stranded with no refuge and no way back home.Just when all hope seems lost, a noble knight from this very kingdom appears as an unexpected savior, offering her an unforeseen marriage proposalone that promises a fresh start and a future that could change her fate forever.

Born with an unusual birthmark on her back, Chloe Ardennes was immediately branded a "cursed child" by her superstitious family and locked away in their estate for her entire life. Forced to cook and clean, Chloe's world shatters one day when an encounter with her mother at knifepoint drives her to flee the only home she's ever known. Desperately seeking refuge, she escapes to the only sanctuary she knows: the royal capital. But is the big city everything she hoped it would be? Just as she finds herself on the brink of despair, a mysterious, gallant knight rescues her, offering a glimmer of hope and the promise of a new beginning