In this heartfelt romance, Ethan marries Claire out of practicality—a union arranged to save his family's failing business. Determined to keep their marriage a cold contract, he builds walls between them, treating his gentle wife as little more than a stranger sharing his home. But as seasons pass, Claire's quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion slowly unravel his defenses. When tragedy strikes and Claire's life hangs in the balance, Ethan finally confronts the truth he has long denied: somewhere along the way, he fell in love with his own wife. Now he must fight to win the heart he once ignored.
