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

is my father.”

Elias’s face finally fell apart as the reality of his situation set in.

Cynthia had to grip the edge of the dining table to keep herself from collapsing to the floor.

“No… your father has been retired for years,” she whispered.

“Yes, he is retired,” I said.

“Retired from trusting people exactly like you.”

Elias fell to his knees on the rug.continue reading …