Summary
After years of unreturned love, Angelica finally marries Dominic, only to face his continued coldness. Betrayed, burdened by debt, and abandoned by family, she reaches a point of utter despair. In the wake of tragedy, Dominic is suddenly overwhelmed with fierce devotion. “My feelings for you are gone,” she tells him. He pleads, “But I adore you now, and I swear I will never let you down again.”