Second Marriage, New Blessings

Wren Sterling was married to Elias Lockwood, the Earl of Yong'an, for seven years. She had no children, endured constant cold treatment and ridicule, and was eventually divorced under the charge of "being jealous and childless". After returning to her parental home, she was forced by her father and brothers to remarry. When she had lost all hope, General Cedric Hawthorne stepped forward to propose marriage. General Hawthorne was widowed at a young age and raised his young son Andy Hawthorne alone, yet he treated Wren with respect, tenderness and consideration. Wren initially only sought a stable life for her stepson Andy, but as they lived as respectful equals, she was gradually moved by General Hawthorne's sincere affection, and warmed Andy's guarded heart with her own kindness. The truth behind her years of "infertility" was that her ex-husband Elias Lockwood was the one who was unable to father children. Learning the truth, Elias was consumed by jealousy and regret, repeatedly pestering and retaliating against Wren. Under General Hawthorne's protection, Wren calmly fought back, eventually conceived a child, secured her position at General Hawthorne's Manor, while Elias was disgraced, removed from office, and left with no heirs. Wren built a life entirely relying on herself through her second marriage.