Miranda still loves her estranged husband, Count Dante Severini, but Dante clearly hates her.

Much as it pains him to do so, Dante has had no choice but to believe the evidence against his wife. He had wanted nothing more to do with Miranda, but their son has been missing his mother. So he issues her with a dramatic command. In exchange for a life of unparalleled luxury she must pretend that they are happily married that she is his loving, willing wife