Plain and ordinary compared to her flawless older sister, Eva has secretly carried a torch for Manfred for years. Following her sister's tragic death in an accident, Eva is arranged to marry Manfred as his second wife. On their wedding night, Manfred declares, "I have no intention of sleeping with you," setting the terms for a strict, one-year contract marriage devoid of affection. Expecting a cold, loveless arrangement, Eva accepts her place without asking for love in return, only for her quiet grace, earnest devotion, and gentle presence to slowly thaw her grieving husband's heart and turn their temporary contract into something deeply real.