Ex-Con Barrister Chases Poor Widow: All Episodes

The Story

Cassian Black, a barrister and heir to a Yorkshire estate, finds himself behind bars on a murder charge. His mother hires widow Ella Thorne to secure an heir for the family fortune while he remains imprisoned. Cassian refuses to drag Ella into his ruin, injuring his own hand to prevent the agreement from proceeding under duress. His unexpected decency compels Ella to fulfill the contract willingly. After his release, he protects her bakery and cares for her sick mother-in-law and twin children. The couple faces intense opposition from family members and aristocratic pursuers. Kidnapped children and a forced marriage threaten to tear them apart. Ella finally acknowledges her deep love when Cassian is beaten, crippled, and abandoned on the moor. She risks everything to rescue him. Together, they dismantle the schemes of Sir Ashcroft. They overcome class barriers and deep-rooted conspiracies. The pair ultimately becomes each other’s home.