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

to face him one last time.

I found him looking aged, thin, and hollowed out with a dull, vacant gaze.

“Thank you for helping Leo get his treatment,” he said, looking at the floor.

“I did not come here to talk about that,” I replied sharply.

He swallowed hard, trying to find his words.

“You were never infertile, Ella.”

I felt the room start to spin as I sat continue reading …