Summary
Elaina Asweld, an illegitimate daughter marked by a limp and destined for a grim arranged marriage, sees her only escape in the most unexpected form: Sinclair, the disgraced bastard prince of Edinbell. He offers her a baffling contract marriage, a lifeline that pulls her from the brink of despair. As their lives intertwine, a fragile love blossoms between them, defying their bleak circumstances. But this blossoming romance hides a venomous secret. Elaina soon uncovers the horrifying truth: Sinclair, her supposed savior, is the very person who shattered her leg and her life years ago. The man who once offered salvation now feels like a noose tightening around her neck. He begs for forgiveness, but his desperate pleas only fuel her burning desire for retribution. Can Elaina truly abandon the man she once loved, the one who both saved and destroyed her? Witness a tale of love, betrayal, and a woman’s unwavering resolve to reclaim her life, even if it means strangling the hand that once offered salvation. Dive into Chapter 1 and unravel this twisted destiny!