A Death Reveals My Husband's Other FamilyFor the past seven years, I've been taking care of my paralyzed mother-in-law in the countryside on my own till the day she draws her last breath. That's when I finally get to see my husband, Arthur Hughes, whom I haven't seen for a very long time, hurrying back to the countryside.
After the funeral, I pack up everything belonging to me and our daughter, Tessa Hughes, seeing as we're about to move to the city with Arthur soon.
To my surprise, a woman seeks me out and shows me her marriage certificate.
"I'm the actual wife of Arthur Hughes. Now that my mother-in-law has passed away, you've completed your mission. From now on, you are not allowed to contact Arthur anymore."
I remain rooted to the spot, my body already shaking like a leaf uncontrollably.
At that moment, I feel as though my mother-in-law is laughing at my stupidity, based on how she's smiling at me from her portrait.