He Married Me To Protect His Lover

Synopsis

The day before my wedding, word reached Belmont Manor that I had been kidnapped and shamed by bandits. That very night, Edmund Harrow, heir of Harrow Manor, broke off our engagement. The next day, my sister, Alice Belmont, was wed to Edmund in my stead, becoming the heir's wife. Just when I was ready to leave the world behind and spend my days in quiet seclusion, Lucian Harrow, the second son of Roland Harrow and commander of the imperial guards, sent a marriage proposal to Belmont Manor. He arrived with twelve chests of gifts. He said, "Lord and Lady Belmont, I've cherished Eleanor for years. Now that I finally have the chance to ask for her hand, please let her accept my proposal!" Looking at my parents' tear-stained faces and thinking of all the rumors swirling outside, I nodded silently. Half a year into our marriage, I brought over Lucian's favorite snacks. But the conversation I overheard in his study chilled me to the bone. A subordinate said, "My lord, half a year ago you told me to kidnap Lady Eleanor, and even had someone humiliate her. But seeing how gentle and virtuous she is now, wasn't that a bit much?" After a long silence, Lucian sighed and took a sip of his water. He said, "For Alice to marry Edmund without any trouble, I'd go through hell itself if I had to. If I can't spend my life with her, then at least I'll make sure nothing stands in her way." His subordinate couldn't help but say, "But what about everything Lady Eleanor's been through?" Lucian replied, "I've already married her and made her my wife. She might even earn an imperial title one day. Isn't devoting the rest of my life to making it up to her enough?"