All Chapters of My family Made My Wedding Dress from Scraps: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"Lilith, Antonio needs a servant. Why don't you send Raphael? It has to pay better than opening car doors!"After changing out of her wedding gown, Cersei looked down at me as if she were offering spare change to a beggar."No need. Raphael isn't looking for another job."I smiled as I turned her down. There was no point in telling them who Raphael really was.They would find out soon enough on our wedding day.Dad scowled at me."Lilith, your sister is trying to help you. Why are you always so ungrateful? Do you know how many people would kill for that job? You turned it down without even asking Raphael? You could at least find out what he thinks!"Mom frowned and chimed in, "She's right! Cersei told me Antonio is very close to the Di Lauro family's heir. With that kind of support, Antonio is sure to succeed his father as capo. People would beg for the chance to work for him!"I stared at Cersei in surprise.Raphael had told me Antonio was a spoiled playboy who cared about nothing exc

I read through both agreements.They made one thing clear: whatever happened between Raphael and me after we got married was none of my family's concern.They would owe me nothing, no matter what happened.And the same went for me. I would owe them nothing either.My parents and Cersei had already signed. They had clearly planned this long before today.I looked from my parents' cold faces to Cersei, who leaned smugly in Antonio's arms.And finally, I understood. My parents had never truly loved me.What I had mistaken for love was only their appreciation for what I could do for them.As a child, I looked after Cersei and did chores around the house.As an adult, I made money and saved their company from bankruptcy.Now that I had chosen to marry a man they believed was a low-level employee, I was no longer useful to them.That was why my wedding gown had been made from Cersei's scraps. That was why they had given me a suitcase full of garbage as a wedding gift. They simply wanted me g

Antonio looked back and forth between Raphael and me, completely stunned."Your wife? Lilith is your wife?"Cersei didn't look worried at all. If anything, she seemed amused."Antonio, don't tell me you actually believe this. My poor brother-in-law obviously hired these people to put on another show. What are you so scared of?"Dad gave Raphael a look of disgust."Raphael, we know you just happen to have the same name as the Don's heir. Stop pretending."Mom shook her head at me in disappointment."Lilith, it's a worthless necklace. Why did you have to make such a huge scene over it? How did I ever give birth to a daughter like you?"Antonio was covered in a cold sweat. He spun around and glared at the three of them."What are you talking about? He's the Don's heir! This is Mr. Di Lauro!"Cersei stared at Raphael in disbelief.The man she had mocked as a low-level employee who opened car doors was actually the Don's heir. She didn't want to believe it.But the terror on Antonio's face

Panic flashed across Mom's face, but she forced herself to stay calm."What do you mean? What does this have to do with Cersei?"The man said nothing. He simply snapped his fingers. His men stepped forward and dropped a stack of loan and mortgage papers in front of Mom."Your daughter lost two point four million dollars at my boss's casino. She mortgaged this house to us. Even after that, she still owes six hundred thousand dollars. You have one month to pay up. If you don't, you'll have to deal with the consequences."Mom shook her head in disbelief.With trembling hands, she flipped through the documents. Every signature was Cersei's."Impossible! T-these signatures have to be forged! Cersei would never gamble, let alone lose that kind of money!"The man had heard enough.He ordered his men to throw Mom out of the house.She hit the curb hard and lay there trembling.Mom reached for her phone to call the police, but before she could dial, Cersei rushed over and snatched it from her h

I returned from my business trip.To my surprise, Cersei had already packed her things and was ready to leave.Before leaving, she'd prepared a full dinner for us.Her eyes were red as she poured each of us a glass of wine."Lilith, thank you for putting the past aside and helping Dad and me. I'd like to toast you. Raphael, thank you too for taking care of me while I was here. I promise I'll never bother either of you again."Raphael didn't even look at her. He ran a finger around the rim of his glass without saying a word.I picked up my wine and glanced at Cersei. Her hands were trembling. I decided to give her one last chance."Cersei, is there nothing else you want to say to me?"Cersei flinched as if I'd hit her.Her eyes darted nervously to Raphael, then back to me.She forced a stiff smile."Lilith, I-I have nothing else to say."I nodded and raised my glass toward Raphael.Raphael looked at me for a moment, then gave me a helpless smile.He raised his glass and gently clinked i