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 June 18, 2026 by houria ADVERTISEMENT important thing I possessed: my ability to love while still protecting my own heart. Sometimes life does not save you from the hard blows. It simply teaches you how to get back up with your eyes wide open. ADVERTISEMENT ←PreviousNext→