Raised without parental love, Ellen, the second daughter of Baron Dwight, is married off like an unwanted burden to the much older Count Adlet. She steps up as mistress of the house, dutifully managing the estate despite constant hostility from the Count's only son, Andrew. When the old Count passes away, Ellen discovers Andrew intends to throw her out. Crushed but resolute, she decides to walk away from the noble household entirely to live simply as "Ellen." When Andrew and high society finally realize her worth and try to plead for her return, Ellen's stance is unwavering: it's far too late. A cathartic Josei story of self-realization, freedom, and finding happiness on one's own terms.