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

the living room.

Brenda arrived later, arm in arm with Elias.

She was wearing a loose dress, but her hand kept drifting toward her stomach.

“You look absolutely radiant,” I said, staring directly at her slight baby bump.

She stiffened immediately, looking at Elias with a worried expression.

During dinner, the entire family took turns making fun of me.

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