For three years, my in-laws treated me like an outsider. I didn’t have the pedigree or the wealth they thought their son deserved. So when my father-in-law surprised me with a luxury spa weekend, I thought maybe they were finally accepting me.
Halfway to the resort, my elderly neighbor called in a panic: “Jennifer, turn back! It’s a setup!” My heart raced as I sped home. When I walked through the unlocked door, I froze—candles, wine, and rose petals were everywhere. And standing in the middle of it all was my mother-in-law… with my husband’s ex.