Three years ago, Thea Shaw was infatuated with scholar Caleb Gordon. Her father, Arthur Shaw, proposed conditions Caleb refused. Her father sent her to the border. Three years later, Thea Shaw returned triumphant. She requested to handle family affairs for her deceased father, adjusting her parents' marriage and mother Willow Shaw's status. Willow Shaw vomited blood and fainted. Thea Shaw transformed from infatuated girl to iron-willed general, showcasing her military lineage.
