Rhea Sutton was sent to Ethan Sterling. She loved him, but he cherished her stepmother's daughter, Rosalie Linden. Ethan mistreated Rhea, sending her to prison. Rhea became the ward-off-illness bride for Dylan Shaw, Young Marshal. Dylan, who secretly loved her, offered protection. She healed and became a couple. Ethan Sterling, realizing his mistake, tried to win her back, but was rejected. He lived in endless regret.