At the engagement banquet, Sherry watches her childhood sweetheart Damian accept the pastry made by her illegitimate sister Lilian to seal their betrothal. He claims it is only a trick to protect Lilian. Abandoned, Sherry is supposed to marry the gravely‑ill heir Evander. Instead of yielding to grief, she volunteers for this marriage. Expected to be nothing but a token bride, she gains respect and protection from her quiet, sickly husband. While her regretful ex‑lover chases her and Lilian schem
