I Wasn’t Meant to Be the Saintess

Marie poured her heart into training as a healer, only to see the coveted Saintess title go to her more charming rival, Julia. Now serving as the assistant, she shoulders the real work for the lazy, celebrated Saintess. When existence feels most bleak, Prince Cecil returns from overseas and offers a vow she never anticipated: “I will protect you.” His sincere, devoted care feels like affection, slowly brightening her world. Her journey to joy begins not with a lost crown, but with this unforeseen pledge.