Stop! Runaway Groom: Why did he flee the altar?

The Story

Iva marries wealthy heir Byron to secure her father's medical treatment, standing in for her stepsister. The humiliation peaks when Byron vanishes on their wedding day, leaving her stranded. Once the ceremony finally concludes, he imposes strict rules, including a ban on falling in love. Time passes before Byron reveals the agreement is meaningless because he already cares for her. He asks Iva about her own feelings.