My Mother-in-Law Ruined My Wedding, So I Ruined Her Face With Cake — Part 2

Previously: When Natalie discovered her mother-in-law had destroyed her most precious family heirloom right before the wedding, she took matters into her own hands—leading to a shocking sequence of events.

The Trap in the Bridal Suite

Natalie locked herself inside the dimly lit bridal suite, her heart hammering against her ribs. Tears of anger and grief hot on her cheeks, she stared at her reflection in the full-length mirror. Her dream wedding was in ruins, but she felt no regret for what she had done to Linda. She only felt a profound sense of betrayal. Ryan hadn’t followed her. He had stayed behind to tend to his mother.

Ten minutes later, the heavy oak door clicked open. Natalie spun around, expecting Ryan. Instead, Linda marched into the room. She had wiped the cake from her face, but her green dress was heavily stained, and her eyes burned with pure hatred. Clutched in her hand was a thick legal document.

My Mother-in-Law Ruined My Wedding, So I Ruined Her Face With Cake

"You think you’ve won, you little brat?" Linda hissed, slamming the papers onto the vanity. "You just sealed your own ruin."

Natalie looked down. It was a prenuptial agreement. But it wasn't the document she had refused to sign weeks ago. This one bore Natalie's signature, perfectly forged, along with an official notary public’s stamp. Ryan walked in behind his mother, looking guilty but refusing to meet Natalie's eyes.

"Ryan and I planned this from the start," Linda sneered. "This contract states that if you leave Ryan, or if you cause any public embarrassment, you forfeit all rights to any marital assets and owe our estate a massive financial penalty. You're trapped."

Natalie stared at the document, her mind racing. Then, her eyes locked onto the notary's signature at the bottom: Marcus Vance. Natalie’s breath caught in her throat. Marcus Vance was her late mother’s brother—her uncle. Linda had no idea they were related, as Marcus lived in another state and had only recently moved back. Natalie knew her uncle would never commit fraud unless he was being desperately coerced.

Natalie pulled out her phone and dialed Marcus immediately, putting him on speaker. When Marcus answered, his voice was trembling with guilt. He admitted that Linda’s husband had threatened to ruin his daughter’s medical career over a past mistake unless he notarized the pre-signed document. Natalie looked up at Linda, a cold smile forming on her face.