The Marquis's Cast-Off Wife

Isabelle Sutton stops before Julian Rivers, selling himself for his father's burial. She says, "I will pay your debt," bringing him to Marquis's Manor. Her husband, Aidan Weston, learns of this, demands she cut ties. Isabelle later sees Aidan with Serena, overhearing his disdainful promise to distance himself from her. Isabelle feels no grief. She focuses on Julian's studies and growth.