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

tonight!”

I placed my napkin on the table and looked at her.

“Sit down, Cynthia.”

“How dare you speak to me like that?”

“I told you to sit down right now.”

My voice was not loud, but everyone obeyed because of the absolute authority in my tone.

I walked over to the sound system and connected my phone to the speakers.

“For weeks you all called me useless, continue reading …