Betrothed to My Sister's Ex

The once-proud Shaderan household is now desperate to climb back into high society, and its ruthless baron and baroness are willing to sacrifice anything to do it. They lavish attention on their lovely eldest daughter, Anastasia, grooming her for a profitable marriage, while the younger daughter, Marie, is relegated to a servant’s life. After years of cruelty, Marie has come to believe she deserves neither kindness nor affection.

On Marie’s birthday—an occasion staged to put Anastasia on display—she crosses paths with Count Kyros Granado. Kyros is captivated by Marie and her understanding of his culture, but a misunderstanding leads him to send a proposal intended for Anastasia. When Anastasia dies on the journey to the wedding, Marie is compelled to take her sister’s place and becomes Kyros’ fiancée. With her confidence shattered, Marie struggles to accept the role, until Kyros’s steady gentleness begins to help her recognize her own value and what it means to be truly loved.