Woman Hated Her Mother-in-Law Until One Day When Her Life Was Turned Upside Down — Story of the Day

Mary knew marrying Ed meant more than just saying “I do” to him; it meant dealing with his mother, Scarlett, who’d never hidden her dislike for her. Ever since the wedding, Scarlett had gone out of her way to make things difficult, tossing out sly insults and critical remarks at every visit.

But nothing could have prepared Mary for what was about to happen next.

One cloudy afternoon, Mary and Ed drove to Scarlett’s house, the silence in the car thick enough to cut. Mary sat quietly, already counting down the minutes until they’d be on their way back home.

Visits with Scarlett always felt like a test of endurance, and Mary dreaded them more each time. From the start, Scarlett had despised her—and made sure Mary knew it.

At their wedding, Scarlett had even shown up in a veil, as if she herself were the bride. Mary had been silently thankful she hadn’t worn a full wedding dress! Scarlett just couldn’t seem to let go of her “baby boy,” even though Ed was now a grown man with a wife. It was as if Scarlett resented Mary for taking him away.

When they pulled into Scarlett’s driveway, Mary sighed, steeling herself. She forced a smile, trying to look pleasant, though her heart sank with every step she took toward the front door. Scarlett opened it with a wide grin, immediately wrapping her arms around Ed as though she hadn’t seen him in years.

“Oh, my baby! You’re finally here! I’ve missed you more than you know!” Scarlett said dramatically, clinging to him.

Ed gently pulled away. “Mom, we were just here last week,” he reminded her with a soft chuckle.

Scarlett’s expression shifted as she turned to Mary, her eyes cold and calculating. “Well, Mary,” she said with a mocking smile, “looks like you’ve put on a few pounds.”

Mary clenched her jaw but kept her composure. With a forced smile, she replied, “Good to see you too, Scarlett.”

Dinner was a test of Mary’s patience, with Scarlett rattling off a list of complaints as if she had rehearsed them. “Mary can’t cook. She doesn’t work anywhere respectable. And honestly, just look at her outfit!” Scarlett said, taking quick glances at Ed, expecting him to join in.

Mary’s grip on her fork tightened as she held back her retort, biting her tongue to keep the peace. But then, Scarlett’s next words hit her like a punch to the gut.

“Well,” Scarlett said slowly, eyeing Mary with a smirk, “I think it’s about time I got a grandchild. Or maybe… Mary has some issues?”

Mary’s heart sank. She and Ed had been trying for a baby for months, and without success, the struggle was painful. Scarlett’s remark was like pouring salt into a wound. Before she knew it, she snapped, her voice rising.

“How dare you! Stop meddling in our lives! Maybe it’s your son who has the problem!” she shot back, her face flushed with anger.

Scarlett’s eyes narrowed as she leaned back, her voice cold. “That’s absurd! My son is perfectly healthy. But you, Mary… well, who knows what you were up to before you met Eddie?”

Mary’s fury bubbled over. “You’re a damn witch!” she shouted, her voice shaking. She turned to Ed, hoping he’d defend her, but he just sat there, scrolling through his phone. “Are you just going to sit there and let her say this?” she demanded.

Scarlett’s expression turned smug. “Yes, Eddie, tell your crazy wife to show some respect,” she taunted.

Ed barely looked up. “Work it out yourselves,” he mumbled, not even bothering to intervene.

Scarlett leaned in toward Mary, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “You know, my neighbor swears by herbal teas. Says they’re helpful for people… like you.”

Mary felt a sudden wave of nausea rise in her stomach. She clenched her jaw, fighting it, and shot back, “Why don’t you drink your own tea?” Then she rushed to the bathroom, barely able to keep her composure.

When she returned, pale and exhausted, she turned to Ed. “I want to go home,” she whispered.

“Okay,” he said flatly, barely looking up from his phone.

Scarlett tilted her head with a fake look of concern. “Oh dear, are you feeling sick, Mary?”

Mary shot her a look. “Probably something you put in the food,” she muttered, not caring if Scarlett heard.

On the way home, her mind raced. She had to know for sure. “Ed, can you stop at the pharmacy?” she asked quietly.

He sighed but pulled into the lot. She quickly went inside, bought a pregnancy test, and hurried back to the car. When they got home, she rushed to the bathroom, her heart pounding as she waited for the results. Then, there it was—two lines. She was pregnant. A wave of relief and excitement washed over her.

Bursting out of the bathroom, she rushed to Ed, her face glowing. “Ed, we’re going to have a baby!” she announced, holding up the test.

Ed glanced at it, his expression unreadable. “Oh. That’s… good,” he said, looking away, barely meeting her eyes. Mary’s heart sank, her joy dampened by his lackluster response.

As weeks passed, Ed grew distant, leaving Mary feeling isolated. One day, while waiting for him to finish showering before their first prenatal appointment, Ed’s phone buzzed. Mary noticed it, and for a moment, she hesitated.

But given his recent behavior, she felt uneasy. She picked it up and was surprised to find a new passcode on it, something he’d never used before.

Trying his birthdate, she managed to unlock it. Her stomach churned when she saw the message—a picture of a half-dressed woman, accompanied by a message that read, “Can’t wait to see you, baby.”

Shaking, she scrolled through the messages, each line revealing more lies. Ed had told this woman he was a wealthy construction company owner, worlds apart from his real job.

When Ed came out of the bathroom, Mary was waiting, phone in hand, her face pale with hurt and anger. “What is this?” she demanded, holding the phone up to him.

Ed’s face hardened. “None of your business,” he snapped, grabbing the phone.

Mary’s voice quivered. “None of my business? I’m your pregnant wife, and you’re cheating on me!”

He sneered, “How do I even know this baby’s mine?”

Mary felt her heart shatter. “Are you serious, Ed? We’ve been trying for months, and now, when I finally get pregnant, you say this?”

Crossing his arms, Ed replied coldly, “Six months, no luck, and now it ‘just happens’? Convenient.”

Mary’s hands shook with rage. “You’ve been with this woman for longer than that, Ed! I saw it all. You even lied to her about who you are!”

Ed shrugged. “Doesn’t matter. I’m filing for divorce. This marriage is over.”

Mary’s eyes flashed with defiance. “You think that woman will stay with you once she knows the truth?”

“Trust me, she won’t find out. And when we’re divorced, I’ll take the house—and Mom’s money too,” he smirked.

Mary’s heart raced. “This house was bought with my father’s money,” she protested.

“Yeah? It’s in both our names,” he shot back, his tone smug.

Desperate and hurt, Mary went to Scarlett. She shared everything—Ed’s lies, cheating, and threats to take the house. She expected Scarlett to dismiss her, but instead, Scarlett’s face turned pale, her hands clenching in anger.

Scarlett’s voice shook. “He’s been taking my money too. He said it was for doctor visits because… because you couldn’t get pregnant,” she said softly, her voice thick with disbelief.

Mary looked down, feeling both anger and sorrow. “He never went to a doctor, Scarlett. He’s been lying to us both.”

Scarlett’s face hardened. “He lied to both of us, and he’ll pay. Do you have evidence?”

Mary nodded. “I took screenshots.”

Scarlett thought for a moment, then said, “I have one of his toothbrushes here. We’ll get a DNA test when the baby is born.”

Surprised, Mary asked, “You’re really willing to help me?”

Scarlett sighed, “I spent my life defending him, but I see now he’s just like his father. I won’t let him hurt my grandchild.”

With Scarlett’s help, Mary confronted Ed. Armed with the screenshots, she gave him an ultimatum: sign the divorce papers, give up his claim to the house, and agree to child support, or she’d expose him.

Cornered, Ed had no choice but to comply. But Scarlett had her own revenge to complete. She went to Ed’s lover, revealing all his lies, his fake wealth, and his deceit. Soon after, Ed’s world began to fall apart.

One evening, while Mary and Scarlett sat enjoying tea, Ed banged on the door, yelling furiously, “You said you wouldn’t tell if I signed those papers!”

Mary’s voice was calm. “I didn’t tell her, Ed.”

Scarlett’s voice rang out confidently, “I did. You need to learn lying has consequences.”

Ed’s shouting grew more frantic, but before he could escalate further, the police arrived, alerted by a neighbor. They led him

away, leaving Mary and Scarlett to savor their tea, knowing they’d found justice.

With Scarlett’s unexpected support, Mary faced the future with strength, knowing she had done right by herself and her child.

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