I always knew my future mother-in-law, Linda, didn\u2019t like me. She tolerated me because Alex loved me, but she made it clear I wasn\u2019t the woman she wanted him to marry.<\/p>\n
The day before our wedding, our handmade $1,000 lemon raspberry cake was delivered to her house since it was closer to the venue. That evening, I returned from errands to find the dining table covered in crumbs \u2014 and the cake box wide open and completely empty.<\/p>\n
Linda and her friends were sitting comfortably, sipping tea.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ate it,\u201d she said casually. \u201cIt looked good.\u201d<\/p>\n
I was stunned. That was our wedding cake for the next day. When I asked her to help pay for a replacement, she refused, mocking how expensive it was. I left in tears \u2014 but with a plan.<\/p>\n
At 5 a.m., I called the bakery and arranged a special delivery.<\/p>\n
The wedding ceremony went beautifully, but at the reception, there was no cake stand. Linda loudly asked if the bakery had forgotten the cake. I smiled and said it was on its way \u2014 especially for her.<\/p>\n
Moments later, a cart rolled in carrying thirty cheap grocery store sheet cakes, each labeled $7.99.<\/p>\n
I took the mic and explained our original cake had been eaten \u2014 so I ordered more for those responsible.<\/p>\n
Linda was mortified.<\/p>\n
Later, she apologized.<\/p>\n
And she never tried to sabotage anything again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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