Love Story2–Chapter 1
At my wedding, just five minutes before I was about to appear, my mother–in–law pulled me aside and whispered, “Dear daughter, after the wedding, should you return the $20,000 bride price?”
I was taken aback. “What do you mean? Haven’t we already returned the bride price? We
Joly kept $20,000.”
Considering that!
husband Jackson’s family isn’t wealthy, the bride price was supposed to be $188,000 plus three pieces of gold jewelry. My family only accepted $100,000 without the jewelry and even returned $88,000, keeping only $20,000
out of courtesy.
“I know it!” my mother–in–law said sharply. “I’m referring to the $20,000 that your family
kept!”
I was stunned. “What do you mean, Mom? Our family only kept a little over $20,000. If I return it, we will have nothing left!”
“Do you think you can have a daughter–in–law for free?” she retorted.
“Lobk at you, why are you getting angry again!” she said, clearly unhappy. “I don’t intend to keep this $20,000. I’m worried you might spend extravagantly, so I want to help you savet and return it to you when you really need it!”
“Besides, it’s not as if you have nothing left. Your family still has $2,000!”
At that moment, a hotel waiter hurried over. “The bride is supposed to be on stage now. You’ll be late
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I glanced at the time. There was still a minute left.
“Mom, can we talk after the ceremony? I need to get ready to go on stage.”
Before I could move, my mother–in–law grabbed my wrist firmly. “No! You must promise ine today, or I won’t let you go.”
I was anxious, my forehead damp with sweat. The thought of a potential disruption to the
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wedding was worrying me, and I knew my parents would be upset if something went
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wrong
The waiter looked at me nervously.
I gritted my teeth. “Okay, I’ll transfer the money to you after the ceremony?
My mother–in–law’s expression brightened instantly. She gave me a reasturing push “All right, mother won’t hurt you. I’m only looking out for your best interests. Now, gu
Rushing against the clock, I finally made it to the stage. The ceremony proceeded mostly, and the officiant set a perfect tone for the occasion.
“Now, let our bride and groom exchange rings!” the officiant announced.
Amid the cheers of our relatives and friends, the best man and bridesmaid approached with two ring boxes. As I raised my left hand, Jackson remained still, not moving
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I noticed something was off with Jackson and frowned, asking, “What’s going on, Jack? Why are you spacing out?” He took my hand and began to speak quietly. “What are you trying to say? There are so many people watching us!” I was already on edge and sweating with
anxiety.
qunny, you know about my cousin, right?” Jackson whispered. I was confused about why he was bringing up his cousin at a time like this.
“What do you mean?” I asked.
“Here’s the situation, Sunny. My cousin is getting married to his girlfriend next year, their family isn’t well–off, and they don’t have their own apartment yet…”
“So?” Jackson looked at me expectantly. “My mom wants us to transfer one of our apartments to him!”
but
“What did you say?!” I couldn’t help but raise my voice. What did Jackson’s cousin’s marriage have to do with my husband’s family? And what did transferring an apartment mean? I glanced down at the audience. My parents looked at me with concern, mouthing questions about what was wrong. My mother–in–law, however, had a smug expression, as if everything was going according to plan.
It all became clear in an instant. I had been wondering why Jackson and my mother–in–law seemed so compliant with me about the wedding. It turned out they were waiting for this moment! First, they held me back before the entrance, using my urgency to ask for a return of the dowry. Now, during the ring exchange, they were demanding a house for their
relative.
Jackson continued talking in my ear. “Sunny, our family works in real estate, so we don’t lack for houses. Look, my mom and I promised my cousin we would sort this out. We’d lose face if it’s not resolved soon…”
“Enough!” I interrupted, staring him down. “You and your mom are in this together, right?”
Jackson awkwardly touched his nose and answered, “Mainly my mom said you have to provide it, or she won’t let us get married.”
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The audience was already whispering, their hands covering their mouths. Jackson and r had met in college, both in the same year but different faculties. My family owns a real estate company and is the wealthiest in the city, while his family is ordinary working class. Everyone said I was superior to him in every way, whether it was family background or looks. I knew this to be true, but Jackson had always been kind to me, catering to my every
whim.
Since we decided to marry, my family, considering his financial situation, didn’t ask him to provide a house. I provided the three pieces of gold jewelry myself, and even the dowry was
sentially a gift. My parents believed that being good to his family now would prevent
future issues. I thought so too, but I never expected such shameless and escalating
demands from them!
As Jackson spoke, he reached out to hold my hand again. I pulled away, raised my hand, and slapped his face. The sharp “snap” echoed, leaving him stunned and the audience. gasping.
“Who’s ‘we‘?” I shouted, ripping off my veil and throwing it at him. “I marry you, and now I have to provide a house for your cousin?”
“I’ve accommodated you time and time again, and this is how you repay me? Why should I pay for the mess you and your mom created? Do I owe you anything?”
Jackson’s mother, who had somehow made her way onto the stage, shielded him and pointed a finger at me. “Sunny Lee, what nonsense are you talking about?”
Seeing my parents about to approach, I waved them back, glared at Jackson’s mother, and said firmly, “I’m done with this broken marriage. Whoever wants it can have it. I’m not putting up with this anymore!”
If they want to create trouble, fine–I’ll accommodate them!
