The Night I Locked My Wife in the Storage Room — and the Morning That Changed Everything

Anita and I met in college. She was bright, warm, and full of hope. When I proposed, my mother objected immediately.

“The girl’s family lives too far away,” she said. “It will be a burden for you both.”

But Anita was determined. Through tears, she promised my mother, “I’ll be your daughter-in-law and care for your home. I may not visit my parents often, but I’ll be part of your family.”

In the end, my mother relented — reluctantly. But her disapproval lingered, surfacing every time I suggested visiting Anita’s parents. There was always an excuse, always some reason to say no.

Still, Anita never complained. She tried — she truly did — to win my mother’s heart. But after our son was born, everything changed.

The Clash of Two Women

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