On our wedding day, my husband's younger brother made inappropriate jokes with my best friend.

To defend her, I caused a scene at the wedding and fell out with my husband's family!

My best friend earnestly advised me that I shouldn't marry into such a family.

But just two days later, she and my husband registered their marriage!

***

"Oh, nothing's more fun than my sister-in-law!"

"With my sister-in-law's friend having such a great figure and my sister-in-law being so beautiful, my brother will be able to enjoy the best of both worlds in the future!"

I had just stepped out of the dressing room when I overheard such disgusting comments around my best friend, Destiny Kaur.

Today is supposed to be the happiest day of my life.

Destiny's bridesmaid dress had been pulled down to her arms by those men.

She was blushing, trying to run away, but Junior Powell and his buddies were grinning as they cornered her.

When Destiny saw me, her eyes lit up.

I gave her a reassuring look, ignoring the other guests as I picked up my wedding dress, ready to stand up for her.

To my surprise, Destiny cried out in a trembling voice, "James, please control your brother!"

I turned around, only to realize that my husband had somehow appeared beside me.

I found it odd that Destiny called out to my husband first, but because I was worried about her, I didn't dwell on it.

James Powell, acting as if he hadn't heard Destiny, wrapped his arm around my waist and complimented me affectionately. "You look stunning today, my love."

I was still upset and angry about his brother bothering Destiny. "Go deal with your brother!"

James frowned, as if he had only just noticed what was going on. He smiled and said, "As you wish, my dear! It's our big day. Don't be upset."

He walked over and sternly intervened. "Alright, enough messing around. Don't go overboard—she's your sister-in-law's best friend."

Destiny ran to James like she'd found her savior, grabbing onto his suit sleeve and whining. "James, you have to stand up for me!"

I didn't notice any of this, still glaring at Junior, who showed no remorse. I snapped. "How dare you laugh!"

Before I could finish, I was pushed aside.

It was my mother-in-law in a casual dress.

On her son's wedding day, a day as important as this, she had shown up in such casual clothes!

She stood in front of Junior and said, "Ayah, how dare you scold my son? You've got some nerve!"

I replied coldly, "Do you know what Junior just said to my friend? Today is our wedding day, and he shouldn't be talking like that!"

I thought my mother-in-law would discipline her spoiled son after hearing the whole story.

But instead, she slapped me across the face.

I held my cheek, staring at her in shock—how could she slap me?!

Why did she hit me?

What right did she have to hit me!?

But before I could ask her anything, tears started rolling down my face.

She pointed at me, cursing. "So what if I hit you? My son was just speaking the truth, and who do you think you are? You haven't even married into our family yet, and you're trying to discipline my son? Dream on!"

I hate how I cry whenever I'm angry—it makes me seem so weak.

I tried to defend myself. "Was I wrong? Junior made inappropriate jokes about my friend..."

By now, many of the guests had gathered around. I swallowed my frustration, unwilling to cause more trouble on such an important day. After all, she's an elder, so I could only explain that Junior had crossed the line.

But to my surprise, my mother-in-law showed no regard for propriety.

"Shut up! What kind of cheap girls are you all? You're all just after my son because he's outstanding, trying to worm your way into the Powell family. If it weren't for him liking you, do you think I'd ever approve of you?"

I couldn't believe she was saying such things in front of everyone.

Yes, I was the one who pursued James.

He was the most handsome guy in our school, and I fell for him the moment he helped me. I spent three months chasing him.

At first, James turned me down repeatedly, but I persisted—bringing him breakfast, fetching water for him, convincing his roommates to help with his laundry... I did everything I could.

For a while, everyone called me the ultimate simp.

Thankfully, James was finally moved and agreed to be with me.

We dated for four years, from university until after graduation.

We even broke the curse of couples breaking up after graduation. As soon as we found jobs, James proposed to me.

When I pursued James, I also made sure to win over his mom, doing everything I could to cater to her and please her.

I thought she liked me too.

I opened my mouth, turning my head to look for my support, James.

He was lowering his head, seemingly talking to Destiny, but as soon as I looked over, he immediately pulled me into his arms.

"Mom, what are you saying?" James frowned. "Alright, that's enough. Today is the most important day for Ayah and me. Whatever it is, we'll talk about it later!"

My mother-in-law glanced at James, then gave me an angry glare.

But I couldn't swallow this anger.

Their attitude was too abnormal.

Even James acted like it wasn't a big deal, turning major issues into minor ones, and minor ones into nothing.

"Why let it go? Your brother hasn't apologized yet, and your mom even slapped me."

I looked at James, feeling full of grievance. Today was humiliating enough, I needed an explanation.

James looked slightly annoyed and quietly comforted me. "Ayah, can we not talk about this right now?"

My mother-in-law raised her eyebrows. "Hmph, so what if I hit you? A disobedient wench deserves to be taught a lesson."

She kept calling me a wench, now and then, making my nose feel like it was stuffed with cotton. I couldn't breathe in or out, and I felt like I was about to explode.

Destiny also came to my side and gently said, "Ayah, let it go. Look at how upset you've made James' mom. We can talk about this later, okay?"

My mother-in-law glanced at the well-behaved Destiny and smiled. "Look how obedient and sensible Destiny is. Now look at you, you've completely disgraced yourself by marrying into the Powell family."

I swallowed back the curse words that were on the tip of my tongue, only managing to shout angrily, "James!"

He's my husband. Even if my mother-in-law is unreasonable because of her old age, he should at least recognize that his brother was wrong, right?

Besides, my mother-in-law said such things to me, completely looking down on me. Shouldn't he be defending me?

I looked at James with teary eyes full of grievance.

James sighed in frustration. "Honey, stop making a scene. Everyone's watching. Don't be so unreasonable."

I'm unreasonable!?

I clenched my fists.

Most of the people here were Powell family relatives. My parents were outside the hotel waiting for my relatives and hadn't come back yet.

The Powell family relatives were all looking at me with accusatory eyes, as if I were the one making trouble for no reason.

I couldn't understand. I didn't even know what I had done wrong.

I still placed my hope on my husband. "Honey, but they said those things about my friends. They clearly don't care about me at all! And today is supposed to be our big day. How can they joke like that?"

James's patience ran out, and his tone became harsh. "Ayah, can't you consider the occasion? Even Destiny isn't bothered, so why are you still talking about it?"

Just then, my parents squeezed through the crowd. "What's going on?"

When my mom saw I was crying, she hurried over to hold me. "Don't cry, don't cry. No one can make my precious daughter suffer."

My mother-in-law said, "You should discipline your daughter. She's being unreasonable and causing trouble in this setting. A person like that doesn't deserve to enter the Powell family."

My mom's brows furrowed immediately, but she still kept her composure and politely asked, "What do you mean by that?"

My dad also looked at James with a stern face. "James, explain what's going on."

James responded nonchalantly, "My brother just made a few jokes to lighten the mood, but Ayah wouldn't let it go, making it awkward for everyone."

So now it's suddenly all my fault?

I shouted, "James!"

Still furious, I flipped over the table next to me, spilling cups, plates, and fruit dishes all over the floor. I was even angry about my carefully selected wedding dress, worried it might get dirty.

Even the shoes were custom-made.

Now, I used them to ruin my wedding venue.

But I hesitated only for a moment, then forcefully stomped on the items scattered on the floor again.

Reasoning clearly wasn't going to work.

So, I might as well go crazy!

"Ah!"

People around me screamed in shock at my actions.

"What kind of bride acts like a shrew?"

"Oh my God, she must be mentally unstable. How else would she explode like this?"

"If it were me, I wouldn't let such a woman into the family!"

I wiped away my tears and snorted. "Fine, I'll show you what it means to be 'unreasonable'! I haven't even married into your family yet, and you're already treating me like this. Well, I'm not getting married today!"

"Mom, Dad." I called out.

My mom and dad immediately said, "If they can't stand up for you today, don't expect them to in the future. Don't marry yet. Don't cry, my girl."

So, amidst everyone's stunned gazes, I left the hotel with my relatives.