Giving a Lesson to My Wicked Husband and Mother in-law — Novel

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In a world where domestic harmony teeters on a knife's edge, Lilian finds herself caught in a storm of familial manipulation and betrayal. Faced with the relentless demands of a wicked mother-in-law and a husband who seems to prioritize his mother's comfort over their marriage, Lilian's patience is tested to the limit. What does it mean to be a “good wife” when every act of kindness is met with disdain, and love feels more like a transaction than a partnership?

The stakes rise sharply when a single, innocent meal becomes the catalyst for a divorce threat. As the AA Marriage System—a digital monitor of marital finances—threatens to expose their deepest rifts, Lilian must decide whether to swallow her pride or stand her ground. Will she continue to endure the constant blame and humiliation, or will this be the moment she finally takes control of her life?

With tensions simmering and secrets lurking just beneath the surface, Lilian faces a choice: to fight for her dignity or to capitulate to the whims of those who see her as nothing but a burden. In this gripping tale of love, loyalty, and the quest for self-worth, one question looms: how far can a woman be pushed before she decides to take a stand?

Giving a Lesson to My Wicked Husband and Mother in-lawChapter 1

I was in charge of grocery shopping this month. At the dinner table, Jackie handed me a supermarket gift card.

"It's a year-end bonus from my colleague's company, 20% off. Do you want it?"

We usually split our expenses, so a 20% discount at the supermarket was a good deal. I transferred the money, accepted the card, and unconsciously picked up a piece of pork with my chopsticks.

My mother-in-law, sitting next to me, suddenly exploded. She flipped the table, threw the dishes and chopsticks in my face, and pointed at me and cursed.

"I knew you were a tough woman. I counted twelve slices of meat today, four for each person. And just now you ate one extra slice! Do you think my son won’t be skinny after a year?”

She sneered at me while talking to Jackie, “Divorce her, Jackie! Listen to me. We can't keep a disrespect woman like her!"

I looked at Jackie, and he spoke in a sullen tone, "Then let's divorce. Our family can't afford a wasteful woman like you."

The AA Marriage System, an automated program that tracks and splits every household expense equally between husband and wife, suddenly popped up before us: