The protagonist wakes up inside the world of a romance novel as a side character destined for a rough ending. To survive, she needs to escape her disastrous engagement, but the only person who can help her is the story’s ultimate villain. The catch is that this antagonist is terminally ill and currently biding his time before his inevitable demise. By positioning herself as his ally, she tries to rewrite their fates through a high-stakes contract marriage, hoping to navigate the dangerous political landscape without losing her head.

This webtoon balances character-driven drama with the classic villainess trope. It avoids the usual fast-paced revenge tropes in favor of a slower, more emotional build-up that focuses on the shifting dynamic between the two leads. Fans who enjoy the tension found in The Villainess Lives Again will likely appreciate the calculated plotting and the reluctant cooperation between the two main characters. The art leans into soft, romantic aesthetics, making it a solid choice for those looking for a character-focused regression story that prioritizes building a relationship over constant conflict.

Also known as: The Terminally Ill Villain Supports My Broken Engagement, Shiojin, 시한부 악역의 파혼을 돕겠습니다.

Villainess, Regression, Romance, Webtoon, Contract Marriage, Fantasy, Drama, Reincarnation, Slow Burn, Shoujo