The bride hid under the bed as a prank, but she overheard her mother-in-law say, “In a year, we’ll take everything from her.” That night, she realized her marriage was a trap. CHAPTER 1: THE WEDDING NIGHT

me that all he wanted was a quiet life.

He swore he just wanted a real wife, Sunday mornings with hot coffee, and a happy family to call his own.

I believed every single word he said to me.

Then the hotel door opened once more, signaling that my husband had finally returned to the suite.

“Mom,” Elias said as he walked in, sounding tired and annoyed.

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