Mary’s marriage to Ed came with an unwanted package: his mother, Scarlett. From day one, Scarlett made her dislike clear—with wedding-day jabs and constant criticism. Every visit was a fresh reminder that Mary would never be “good enough.” But one dinner would push everything over the edge.

Scarlett wasted no time insulting Mary’s weight and cooking, and finally dropped a cruel remark about not having children. Mary, already heartbroken over six months of trying, snapped. She fired back, accusing Ed of possibly being the problem. Ed stayed silent, his nose buried in his phone.

Later that night, Mary felt sick and bought a pregnancy test—two pink lines changed everything. When she told Ed, he barely reacted. He grew colder and more distant. Then one morning, his phone lit up. Mary hesitated… and discovered messages from another woman—half-dressed photos, flirty texts, and lies about his job and wealth.

Confronted, Ed exploded—denying, accusing, and finally demanding a divorce. He threatened to take the house and everything else, claiming even the baby might not be his. Shattered, Mary did the unthinkable: she went to Scarlett. She told her everything—Ed’s affair, his threats, his lies. For the first time, Scarlett didn’t mock her. She sat in stunned silence.