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

was the same woman who had strutted into our wedding wearing a crimson dress that was far too revealing and sporting a smirk that felt entirely too confident for a simple friend.

“Elias is currently downstairs handling the final payment for the catering services,” Cynthia replied while checking her hair in the vanity mirror.

“And honestly, I have no continue reading …