My Mother-in-Law Chose My Best Friend Over Me

At the tea ceremony, my mother-in-law took out a red envelope she'd clearly prepared in advance, and waved it toward my best friend standing behind me.

"Beth, sweetie, honestly Auntie always liked you better. Shame my boy just didn't have the luck."

"Since you can't be my daughter-in-law, then today I'll take you as my daughter."

"Take this ten thousand and one, and from now on you should be calling me Mom."

The teacup froze in my hand. I turned to look at Earl Swanson beside me, asking with my eyes what on earth was going on.

He gave an awkward cough and explained under his breath.