When Maya’s inheritance came through, her future mother-in-law saw dollar signs—and handed her a list of extravagant gifts she “owed” to join the family. But Maya had a lesson of her own to teach. As betrayal unraveled and love disintegrated, she gave them one final, unforgettable gift.
I thought my relationship with Brandon was everything.
Until his mother revealed who she really was.
We had been together for three years, and when he proposed, I said yes without a second thought. Our life was simple but full: a cozy apartment, quiet evenings with our cat, Milo, and dreams of a future we were building brick by brick.
