Our Brief Joy, Our Lasting Sorrow
| Languages | English |
|---|---|
| Episode | 14 |
| Genres | fantasyromance |
| Themes | Fantasy Gods Supernatural Short Dramas, Second Chance Regret Drama Collection, Short dramas about love triangles and betrayal |
Vivian Winters learns the guard she loves is a Dragon Realm commander who courted her only to reach her sister Cecilia. She ends the relationship and agrees to marry the formidable commander Kayson Shaw instead. In her new position, Vivian draws on courage and wisdom to reconstruct her identity, gradually winning genuine affection and respect. Meanwhile, the former guard, Lucien, comes to understand that Vivian was the one who truly saved him, but his realization arrives after she has already moved forward.
Characters
| Vivian Winters | Protagonist who remarries a commander |
|---|---|
| Lucien | Dragon Realm commander posing as a guard |
| Cecilia | Vivian's sister targeted by Lucien |
| Kayson Shaw | Feared commander who becomes Vivian's husband |
Key points
- Guard's identity hides a royal command
- Vivian chooses a new powerful marriage
- Former lover realizes his mistake late
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