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At the age of 15, Miss Charity Chadwick is tricked into marriage. Her new husband, unhappy with their union, banishes her to his northernmost estate and promptly forgets about her existence. There, she remains for the next ten years, alone and neglected.
Julian Lyons, Viscount Wrotham happily goes about his life, confident in his title and the position it affords him in society. All this changes when he is rudely reminded of the wife he tried so hard to forget. A decade has passed, seeing him act the bachelor. That is, until one fateful entry in his accounts that calls his attention to the unjust marriage that tried to put an end to his carefree days.
Julian, having proof of Charity's unfaithfulness, rushes to confront his unwanted wife. He wishes to finally rid himself of her one way or the other. Then, he can truly forget the woman who forced him into marriage. Unfortunately, a powerful grandfather and fellow lords want a reconciliation.
Charity, not knowing of her husband's unannounced return, does not recognize him. Although she is innocent of the charges, she does not deny them. She has plans of her own to end their marriage.
When these two meet again, will love blossom and strengthen their union? Or will they part, unwilling to recognize their heart's desire?
Cordelia, who was already beyond the marriageable age, quickly agreed upon the arrival of a marriage proposal from one of the most influential and well-known noblemen.
She wedded Leon expecting a pleasant married life, only to be greeted with cracks and mishaps.
A beautiful woman who is only a noble by name
And a dashing man who is a noble with power.
Not long after their wedding, her bewitching yet indifferent and cold husband gave her a contract and declared an agreement.
"We are forbidden from meddling with each other's affairs. Do not expect love in this marriage."
"And within two years, if you fail to birth an heir, we will have a divorce."
Each word was vividly engraved in her mind as she obediently did as she was told, fulfilling her duties as his wife throughout the course of their marriage. However, as the said year approaches without an heir, Cordelia slowly prepared herself to sign the divorce papers and leave.
But why is it that Leon, who had treated her badly from the very beginning, was suddenly desperate to make her stay?