AO-hyeong

“If I were to suddenly pass away… would you look after my family for me?”For the sake of my beloved best friend, I married her husband. It was the final wish of my one and only true friend in this world. To protect the two children she left behind, I became their stepmother.Enduring the deep resentment of her sons and the harsh, judging glares of society, I spent seven long years in a contract marriage just to fulfill that promise. But the moment the children came of age, I walked away without a single shred of regret—exactly as agreed.Just as I was finally setting out to live life on my own terms, completely unexpected people began appearing before me. The Third Prince, who vanished without a trace seven years ago; my first love, whom I haven’t forgotten for a single day; and even my ex-husband and stepsons, who are only now realizing what they’ve lost…!Note: This series was pre-released in Japan, despite being a Korean work.