After her parents' passing, the orphaned Winona was taken in by her uncle. He arranged for her to be raised alongside the two Lu brothers. Through their shared childhood, Winona and Leander developed unspoken feelings for each other. Years later, in a bid to remain with the Lu family, Winona agreed to marry Leander's older brother, Sylvan. However, she was ultimately left at the altar when he fled the wedding.
