The ink on the pages of the original novel is dried, but for the reincarnated soul trapped inside, the words read like a death warrant. In this world, the trope of the tragic mother is a physiological certainty rather than just a plot point. The scripts of destiny dictate that the birth of the hero requires the life of the woman who bore him. Gold-leafed corridors and silk sheets feel like a gilded cage when every intimate moment edges her closer to an early grave. Fulfilling her royal duty means vanishing forever.

Lilliana was once the "neglected princess," but now she faces a threat far more dangerous than cold indifference. Her new husband, Emperor Helio, has decided to pivot from a political marriage to a full-scale campaign for her heart. He is ruthless on the battlefield and even more relentless in his pursuit of her affection, oblivious to the fact that his growing fondness is a ticking clock. To ensure her survival, she must keep the sovereign at arm’s length while he does everything in his power to tear down her defenses. Can she hold out against a man who doesn't realize his love is a literal death sentence?

Also known as: Hwansaenghan Eomeonineun Kkok Jugeoya Hanayo?, 환생한 어머니는 꼭 죽어야 하나요?, Does the Reincarnated Mother Have to Die?.