Mary’s marriage to Ed was overshadowed by his mother Scarlett’s constant disdain and insults, making every visit tense and uncomfortable. At their wedding, Scarlett’s jealousy was clear, and she never hid her disapproval of Mary.
During a visit, Scarlett mocked Mary’s appearance and abilities, even cruelly pressuring her about having a child—a sensitive topic since Mary and Ed had been trying for six months without success.
When Scarlett’s harsh words pushed Mary to anger, Ed remained indifferent, ignoring the conflict and refusing to defend his wife. After a suspicious meal left Mary feeling ill, she suspected Scarlett might have poisoned her. At home, a pregnancy test confirmed Mary was expecting, but Ed’s cold reaction dampened her joy.
Soon, Mary discovered Ed’s secret affair through messages on his phone, revealing lies about his job and wealth. Confronting him led to bitter accusations and Ed threatening divorce, aiming to take their home and deny paternity. Feeling betrayed and desperate, Mary confided in Scarlett, who surprisingly sided with her after learning Ed had been secretly draining her finances under false pretenses.
Together, they planned to expose Ed’s deceit, with Scarlett even offering a DNA test using Ed’s toothbrush to prove paternity once the baby was born. Mary confronted Ed with evidence of his lies, demanding he relinquish claims on their home and agree to support their child, threatening to reveal his affair otherwise. Pressured, Ed reluctantly agreed, unaware Scarlett had already confronted his mistress with the truth. When Ed found out, he angrily confronted Mary and Scarlett, but their resolve remained strong. The situation escalated until police arrived, called by neighbors disturbed by Ed’s threats, and took him away. In the aftermath, Mary and Scarlett stood united, their bond strengthened by adversity as they looked forward to protecting the new life ahead.