The Runaway Groom

The Story

Ivy enters a marriage with wealthy heir Byron to cover her father's medical bills, standing in for her stepsister. The arrangement shatters when Byron abandons her at the altar, subjecting her to public humiliation. Once the ceremony concludes, the couple establishes strict boundaries, agreeing never to develop romantic feelings. Byron quickly breaks this silence, declaring their pact absurd because he has already fallen for her. He directly asks Ivy if she shares his affection. The dynamic shifts from contractual coldness to emotional vulnerability as he seeks her answer.