Stop! Runaway Groom

The Story

Ivy takes the altar to cover her father’s crushing medical debts, substituting for her stepsister in a marriage with wealthy heir Byron. The day arrives in disaster when Byron vanishes, leaving Ivy standing alone before their combined families. Once the couple finally secures their union, they establish three strict ground rules, agreeing that neither will ever fall for the other. This arrangement shatters when Byron declares the pact ridiculous, admitting he has already developed deep feelings for Ivy. He directly asks if she shares his love. The emotional core of their relationship shifts from a transactional agreement to genuine affection as they navigate these new, unspoken dynamics.