One day before my brother's wedding, my mother sabotaged my clothes and sneered, 'This is your true level.' My aunt mocked, 'Maybe now you'll find a date.' But when my secret - billionaire husband showed up, their smirks turned to shock...
The Shocking Discovery
The afternoon. Leo's wedding. Luna stood in the old guest room. Eyes fixed on the sole dress in her suitcase. Every piece of clothing had been sliced with clean holes.
The neat cuts were a clear sign this was no accident. Luna's heart sank as she realized someone had deliberately ruined her clothes.
“You’re not wearing that to the rehearsal dinner, are you?” came a voice from behind. Luna turned to see her mother, arms folded.
Her mother glanced at the shredded navy dress. A smile on her face as if she'd done a good deed instead of ruining it.
“This actually suits you better,” her mother said. Luna forced herself to stay calm, though her hands were shaking.
“You always make everything about you, Luna,” her mother continued. “It’s your brother’s weekend.”
“Maybe it’s time you accepted your place,” she added. Luna was about to respond when her aunt, Diana, appeared in the doorway.
Diana held a glass of wine and laughed as if humiliating Luna was a family tradition. “Maybe with those holes, a man will take pity on you,” she said.
“Might even find a date for the wedding,” she added. Their laughter filled the room while Luna held the ruined dress.
It wasn't the first time Luna had been mocked. After 26 years, she knew how easily her family could make her feel invisible.
But they didn't know her secret. She was married to Maxwell Reed, a billionaire who stayed out of the spotlight for her sake.
She'd hidden their marriage to keep him away from her family's drama. They still saw her as a disappointment.
Four hours earlier, she'd messaged Maxwell about what her mother had done. His reply held just four words.
Mother's Cruel Mockery
Luna stood in the old guest room, eyes fixed on the ruined navy dress. Her hands trembled with a mix of shock and anger as she examined the clean - cut holes.
Suddenly, a cold voice rang out from behind her. "You’re not wearing that to the rehearsal dinner, are you?" Luna's mother stood there, arms folded.
The mother glanced at the shredded dress, a cruel smile on her face. It was as if she was proud of what she'd done, like she'd made an improvement.
"This actually suits you better," she sneered, her eyes filled with mockery. Luna slowly turned to face her, struggling to stay calm.
"You always make everything about you, Luna," the mother continued, her tone sharp. "It’s your brother's weekend," she added.
"Maybe it’s time you accepted your place," she said, looking down at Luna as if she were nothing but a nuisance.
Before Luna could reply, her aunt Diana appeared in the doorway, holding a glass of wine. Diana laughed as if this was the funniest thing.
"Maybe with a few holes in your dress, some desperate man might finally take pity on you," she cackled, clearly enjoying Luna's distress.
"Might even find a date for the wedding," Diana added, and their combined laughter filled the room.
Luna stood there, clutching the ruined dress, the sound of their mockery ringing in her ears. It wasn't the first time, but it still hurt.
She knew her family could easily make her feel invisible. And in that moment. She felt more alone than ever in her own home.
Despite their cruel words, Luna held onto her secret. She was married to Maxwell Reed, a billionaire who didn't deserve this family drama.
She had hidden their marriage to protect him. And now. She hoped he'd come through for her as she'd messaged him earlier.
Aunt's Adding Insult
Just as Luna was grappling with her mother's cruel words. Diana strolled into the room. A glass of wine in hand.
She took one look at the torn dress in Luna's hands. Erupted into hearty laughter. As if it were the funniest thing she'd ever seen.
"Oh, Luna," Diana chortled, "with this dress full of holes, it might just be your lucky charm."
Luna's face flushed with embarrassment. But she tried her best to hold back her tears. Maintain her composure.
Diana continued to mock. "Maybe now some poor. Desperate soul will take pity on you. Ask you out.".
Her mother nodded in agreement. A smug smile on her face as if Diana had just said the most brilliant thing.
Luna's hands tightened around the ruined dress, her knuckles turning white from the pressure.
"This is just cruel," Luna murmured, her voice barely above a whisper, but full of pain.
Diana heard her and laughed even louder, "Cruel? This is just a bit of fun, Luna. Lighten up."
She then winked. Added. "Who knows. You might even find a date for the wedding with this unique look.".
The room filled with their laughter, and Luna felt more alone and humiliated than ever before.
She stood there. The weight of their words pressing down on her. Wondering how she could ever face them again.
But deep down. She held onto the secret of her marriage. Knowing that one day. They would be the ones in shock.
Luna's Inner Struggle
Luna stood in the guest room, clutching the ruined dress. Her hands trembled, but she fought to keep her emotions in check. The long - term mockery was taking its toll.
Her mother's words, “This actually suits you better,” rang in her ears. Luna forced herself to turn and face her, trying to stay composed.
“You always make everything about you,” her mother continued. Luna's jaw tightened as she listened, holding back the anger.
“It’s your brother’s weekend. Maybe it’s time you accepted your place,” her mother sneered. Luna took a deep breath, not wanting to let her win.
Just then, Aunt Diana appeared in the doorway, glass of wine in hand. Her mocking laughter filled the room, adding to Luna's distress.
“Maybe with a few holes in your dress. Some desperate man might finally take pity on you,” Diana said. Luna felt a lump in her throat.
“Might even find a date for the wedding,” she added with a cackle. Luna's eyes welled up, but she refused to cry.
She had endured this kind of humiliation for years. But this new incident was a fresh wound, testing her resolve.
Luna remembered the secret she had kept for over a year. Her marriage to Maxwell Reed was her shield from this family's cruelty.
She had hidden it to protect him from their greed and drama. Now, as she stood there alone, she clung to that secret for strength.
Four hours earlier, she had sent Maxwell a message about what her mother had done. His simple reply gave her a glimmer of hope.
As the house buzzed with wedding preparations, Luna sat quietly in the room. She was determined to face the situation with dignity.
