Ivy, though a noble lady, was raised enduring abuse from her family. She was desired by Eric, a popular and philandering marquis in high society, and became his wife.

Although she had hoped for a normal, loving life, all he wanted was a wife who was obedient to her husband and managed the household. Eric resented and reproached her for being unable to get along with his children from his previous marriage.

Even so, Ivy, who loved Eric and clung to their marriage, had her heart broken by a single comment from one of his children. However, once she stopped loving him, her life became calmer and more comfortable than before...

This is the story of a hero who begins to whisper words of love the moment she stops loving him, and a heroine who gently rejects that love.

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