All Chapters of I Failed My MIL's Test and Walked Away: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

When I remained silent, my future mother-in-law, Joana Carrell, grew increasingly smug. Sticking her nose in the air, she said, "Mandy, I just have your best interests at heart, and that's why I'm being so honest with you. I deliberately shifted the doorstop by the door, all so I could test whether you were a meticulous woman. After all, you'll be in charge of all the household chores after your marriage."The trash bin in the living room has been full for quite a while already. Yet, despite coming in and out so many times, you didn't bother emptying it. If you don't even have that bit of awareness, how are you supposed to manage the household in the future?"As for the dishes in the sink, I simply wanted to see whether you were willing to contribute to this family. Not only did you come right inside and sit down without doing any of those tasks, but you even ate five strawberries! Our family won't have anyone who doesn't pull their weight around here, especially spoiled princesses w

The fury simmering in my chest threatened to boil over. I couldn't leave just like that. I couldn't allow myself to suffer such humiliation for no reason. I had to vent my frustration and anger that day, no matter what!Tossing my bag on the couch, I sat back down with a terrifyingly icy look in my eyes."Fine then! Two can play at this game. Since you're so adamant about settling scores, let's list everything your son has ever spent on me and I on him. After we've transferred the money, we no longer owe each other anything, and there will be nothing tying us together anymore."Anthony was momentarily surprised, but then he huffed and nodded. "Alright! Calculate away!"While looking through the bills, all the memories that I had deliberately romanticized flashed through my mind's eye. Every single scene was like another slap to the face for me.The most expensive gift Anthony had ever given me was a lipstick that cost around 20 dollars, and he had bought it only because it was on

Joana was briefly surprised, but then she let out a scoff and uttered disdainfully, "Wow, what a great act you're putting on! Who would've thought that you would purposely hire an actor to pretend to be your lawyer in your bid to marry into our family? You sure spared no expense!"Well, too bad for you! We already gave you an opportunity to retake the test, but you didn't appreciate it! This method won't work on us anymore! We have our pride too, so either you pay the compensation, or I send you to prison!"She remained as mean as ever, not at all believing that the lawyer was speaking the truth.The lawyer took a step forward and calmly looked at the lead officer. "Sir, I'm Ms. Amanda Lance's lawyer. With my client's wealth, there's no motive for theft at all. I request that the gold bangle be sent to the lab to check for fingerprints. Whether her fingerprints are on it or not can easily be verified."The police officer nodded and gestured for the bangle to be placed in a sealed e

"Hurry up, Mandy! Everyone is waiting for you!"I gazed at the pretentious faces of the Yarrow family and scoffed silently.Since they were determined to be so ruthless, they couldn't blame me for showing them no mercy.After gathering myself, I put on a docile and compliant look. Nodding gently, I replied, "Alright, I understand. I'll… do as you all say today."Anthony and Joana were immediately delighted."I knew you were an understanding woman!"The instant we sat, they were back to their previous arrogant selves as they began yet another obedience test in the presence of their relatives.Joana leaned back in her chair and stuck her nose in the air proudly. "Mandy, since you've gotten engaged to Tony, that means that we've accepted you as our daughter-in-law. Now, go and toast all of the relatives one by one, and remember to mind your manners."Picking up my wine glass, I quietly did as ordered, toasting everyone individually.Eager to add fuel to the fire, Megan suggested,

My heart tightened with emotion as Mom shielded me behind her.Subsequently, I said to Anthony in a frosty tone, "Stop hiding behind 'love' as an excuse for your actions! Where was that love when you and your family worked together to set me up? Now that you're being held responsible for your crimes, you suddenly remember that we were in a relationship?"I didn't want to waste any more time on them. All I wanted was for this farce to end quickly."You want to settle this privately? Sure. First, return that 25 thousand dollars to me immediately. Second, publicly apologize to me and clear up all the malicious rumors you spread about me. Third, assume liability for your false accusations, malicious framing, and incitement of trouble."When Joana heard that I expected them to both pay up and take responsibility for their crimes, she immediately raged, "Are you trying to kill us? It's just a minor conflict between two lovers! Do you really have to be so ruthless?"The police officer fr