I'm A Worthless Stepmother, But I Love My Family Madly!

elsa grew up in a family devoid of love and warmth, leaving her neglected and uneducated, branded as useless by those around her. however, destiny has a surprising twist in store. she receives a decree from the emperor, commanding her to marry the formidable duke rolf eiberg, a man renowned for his prowess on the battlefield and whispered about in the shadows for his cruelty, earning him the ominous title of war maniac. contrary to the expectations of those around her, elsa views this marriage as a chance to change her life and find happiness. but upon arriving at the duke's grand residence, she is shocked to find that her groom is absent. instead, she encounters his two sons: the fiery wilbert and the enigmatic hugh, both unaware of their fathers impending marriage. what follows is elsa's arduous journey into a family cloaked in secrets, where every heart is ensnared by the barbed wire of detachment and mistrust. can she uncover the truths hidden within these walls and cultivate love in a place overshadowed by the past?