Third Person's POV:Days were passing by, and after the wedding date was fixed, Addison started visiting Mason's house more frequently. She spent most of her time with Mason's grandmother and became quite close to her. Whenever Mason was home, he didn't hesitate to take Addison to his room, disregarding his parents disapproval. John and Nina felt powerless to intervene as Mason's grandmother had forbidden them to do so. Nina felt so guilty that she avoided Isabel and locked herself in her room most of the time. She couldn't bear the thought of how Isabel was coping with the situation and the guilt of having destroyed her life made Nina feel suffocated.Isabel, on the other hand, remained calm and composed. She tried her best not to let her emotions show and acted as though nothing was wrong. She had even refused her friend Olivia's suggestion to leave before the wedding after being challenged by Addison. Isabel wanted to prove to herself and to others that she was not broken and that
Third Person's POV:The next day, Nina was minding her own business in her room when out of nowhere, Mason's grandmother barged in. Nina had always respected her mother-in-law, but at that moment, she couldn't help but feel annoyed by her sudden appearance.Confused, Nina asked, "Mom, do you need anything?" But the grandmother didn't reply right away. Instead, she sat down beside Nina and observed her for a while. It was an uncomfortable silence that lingered in the air.Eventually, the grandmother broke the silence and said, "You're totally against this marriage, aren't you? I'm also sure that you began to hate me as well." Nina was taken aback by her words and couldn't find the energy to argue.Mason's grandmother released a heavy sigh, hurt that Nina didn't prove her wrong. "Do you even realize how that Ugly girl made you hate me when you always adored and respected me?", she began blaming Isabel for everything.Nina couldn't help but raise her voice in defense of Isabel, "Mom! Why
Third Person's POV: The lazy afternoon was supposed to be a peaceful respite for Anna, but fate had other plans. As she dozed off, her ringing cellphone went unanswered, and John was left with no choice but to call the landline. The problem was, amidst the flurry of guests bustling around the house, the persistent ring of the phone went unnoticed. No one seemed to care enough to answer it, but the ringing grew louder and more urgent with every passing moment. It was only when Anna stirred from her nap and picked up the phone that she realized something was amiss. Her father's voice on the other end of the line was shaky and tense, and Anna's heart sank after what she heard. "Ac...ci...dent", Anna stuttered, her breath catching in her throat. John hung up the phone without giving any details, leaving Anna frozen in shock. Tears streamed down her face as she tried to process the news, and a concerned guest noticed her change of expression. Anna couldn't hold back her emotions any lon
Third Person's POV:The nurse's words were like a punch to the gut, leaving everyone speechless and shaking with fear. John stepped forward, his voice barely above a whisper as he asked the question that hung heavy in the air: "Wh...What happened to mom?""She lost a significant amount of blood due to the multiple cuts on her body. We urgently need two bags of O-negative blood, but unfortunately, we don't have that blood type in our hospital," the nurse explained, her voice grave and serious."What do you mean you don't have her blood type?" Mason demanded, his fear and panic palpable."It means we need to get that blood as soon as possible to save her life," the nurse replied and it was terrifying for everyone to hear.Mason refused to give up hope. He pleaded to the nurse to continue the operation and promised that they would find the blood their grandmother needed."We have no other options, Mason. I don't think any of our family members have the same blood group as my grandmother
Third Person's POV: Stepping into the cabin, Isabel's heart sank at the sight of Nina, weakened and shattered by the accident. While Nina's injuries were minor, they still caused her considerable pain. Nina's eyes flickered open, and a wave of relief washed over her as she recognized Isabel's presence. Tears welled up in Isabel's eyes as she witnessed her mother-in-law's suffering, aching to trade places with her and alleviate the pain she had endured. With a gentle voice that masked her own anguish, Isabel asked, "How are you feeling, Mom?" "I think I'll be alright", Nina replied, her voice tinged with concern. "But I can't help worrying about Mason's grandmother. She was badly hurt. How is she, Isabel?" "Relax, Mom. Grandmother is doing fine", Isabel reassured her, attempting to ease her worries. However, Nina sensed a hint of deception in Isabel's words. In a sudden burst of determination, Nina sat up, determined to uncover the truth for herself. Isabel stood helplessly, unsur
Third Person's POV: Noticing Isabel's unease, Jeremy continued their conversation, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. "Are you related to Mason's family? I'm actually quite close with Mason. Even he's one of my friends. But I've never heard of you before", he remarked, observing Isabel with curiosity. Isabel was caught off guard by his sudden inquiry. Moreover, she feared revealing her true identity as Mason's wife, concerned that it might provoke a negative reaction from Mason later. "I'm not related to his family, but they graciously allowed me to stay in their house for a while, for which I'm extremely grateful. That's why I want to assist them in their time of need", Isabel replied, resorting to a lie as she saw no other option. Jeremy's astuteness led him to suspect that she was hiding something, but he chose not to press further if she wasn't willing to share. Nevertheless, he couldn't help but be struck by her kindness and selflessness, a rare trait to encounter among
Third Person's POV:Isabel's desperate situation left her with no choice but to turn to her one trusted confidant, Olivia. Aware of the burden she was about to place on her friend, Isabel hesitated before seeking her assistance, knowing it would disrupt Olivia's day. Nevertheless, she had no alternative until she could regain her strength.Meanwhile, Olivia had grown increasingly concerned about Isabel's prolonged absence and lack of communication. Worried for her well-being, she was on her way to Mason's house to investigate when Isabel's call finally came through. The sound of Isabel's voice brought immense relief, hinting that she might be safe."Where have you been? I called you countless times last night, but you never bothered to answer", Olivia exclaimed, her irritation evident as she barked at Isabel."I'm sorry, something unexpected happened. I need your help, Olivia. Can we meet?" Isabel pleaded, her guilt palpable as she reluctantly sought Olivia's aid, aware of the inconve
Third Person's POV:Olivia's words tumbled out uncontrollably, a torrent of revelations about Mason's mistreatment of Isabel since the day they exchanged vows. She knew she shouldn't be the one to expose these painful truths, but she felt compelled to prevent Jeremy from naively idolizing Mason as a paragon of virtue.Jeremy stood there, stunned and disbelieving. The shocking accounts of Isabel's suffering at the hands of Mason's family flooded his mind. He recalled the countless times he had seen her anxiety and worry, a result of the relentless torment she endured from those who judged her solely based on her appearance. Jeremy had never expected such cruelty from someone he had deemed decent, his perception shattered by the truth that had been unveiled since he first met Isabel.Regret clawed at Jeremy's conscience as he questioned his agreement to let Isabel donate her kidney. If he had known the depth of her suffering beforehand, he would have never allowed her to extend such kin