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Since his mother was falsely accused of theft and beaten to death, Yeon Yoo-Young has endured a life of relentless suffering. Confined to the rural Yongsan estate alongside his father and sister, he faces constant torment at their hands. Years of abuse have left him frail and malnourished, while severe trauma has robbed him of his voice, leading those around him to dismiss him as a mute. Driven to the brink of despair, Yoo-Young resolves to end his misery by leaping from a coastal cliff. However, fate intervenes when he unexpectedly crosses paths with Crown Prince Jin-Bi Hyul. Struck by an overwhelming love at first sight, the young man finds his lost will to live reignited by the prince's presence. Yet, this fragile hope is quickly threatened when his sister begins scheming to steal the Crown Prince's affections for herself. Complicating matters further, Jin-Bi Hyul carries a fearsome reputation for his ruthless and cruel nature, leaving Yoo-Young caught between newfound devotion and looming danger.