💔 “Scarlett’s Son” – A Story of Betrayal, Strength, and Sweet Revenge 💔
Mary always thought that marrying the love of her life, Ed, would bring her happiness. But she quickly learned that being with Ed came with a heavy price—his mother, Scarlett.
Scarlett had never liked Mary. Not even a little. In fact, she made it very clear from day one that she didn’t approve of her.
🚗 The Dreaded Visit
One quiet afternoon, Mary and Ed were driving to visit Scarlett. The car was silent, except for the sound of the engine. Mary stared out the window, her stomach already in knots.
She wasn’t even there yet, and she was already dreading the visit.
Scarlett was one of those mothers who couldn’t let go of her “little boy.” She acted like Ed was still a child who needed her approval for everything.
Mary thought back to their wedding. Scarlett had actually worn a veil that day. A veil! Mary had been half-expecting her to show up in a full-on white wedding dress. That was how dramatic she could be.
As they pulled into the driveway, Mary forced herself to breathe deeply. Just get through this, she told herself. Smile. Be polite. Don’t let her get to you.
Ed got out of the car quickly, and Mary followed behind, moving slowly like someone walking toward a storm.
👩🦳 The Queen of Insults
The front door swung open before they even knocked. Scarlett stood there with a big fake smile, arms wide open for Ed.
“Oh, my baby! You’re finally here!” she cried, pulling Ed into a tight hug. “I’ve missed you more than you know!”
Ed groaned. “Mom, it’s only been a week.”
Scarlett gave him a quick side glance and then turned her eyes to Mary. Her smile faded, and her eyes scanned Mary up and down like a laser.
“Well, Mary,” she said with a smirk, “I see you’ve gained a few pounds.”
Mary’s forced smile stayed on her face, but her heart dropped. There it is. The first insult.
“Good to see you too, Scarlett,” Mary replied through clenched teeth.
🍽 Dinner Disaster
Dinner was like sitting through a nightmare. Scarlett picked at every single thing Mary did or didn’t do.
“She doesn’t know how to cook,” Scarlett complained loudly while chewing. “She doesn’t work in a respectable place. She can’t even dress herself properly.”
She kept glancing at Ed, as if waiting for him to agree with her. Mary just stared down at her plate, gripping her fork so tightly her hand hurt. She stayed quiet, biting her tongue. But then—
Scarlett leaned in, eyes narrowing. “You know what I think? I think it’s high time you gave me a grandchild,” she said, then paused, her lips curling into a cruel smile.
“Or maybe Mary has… some issues?”
Mary’s chest tightened. Scarlett had no idea how hard it had been—how Mary and Ed had been trying for six long months with no luck. The comment cut deep.
“How dare you!” Mary snapped, finally losing control. “Stop meddling in our lives! Maybe it’s your son who has the problem!”
Scarlett gasped in fake shock. “That’s absurd! My son is perfectly healthy. But you, Mary…” she gave a mocking shrug, “who knows what kind of life you had before Eddie?”
Mary’s face burned with fury. “You’re a damn witch!”
She turned to Ed, desperate. “Are you just going to sit there and let her talk to me like this?!”
But Ed didn’t even look up from his phone. “Work it out yourselves,” he muttered.
Scarlett smirked. “Yes, Eddie. Tell your crazy wife to show some respect.”
Then Scarlett leaned across the table and whispered in a cruel tone, “My neighbor says herbal teas help women like you. You should try it.”
Mary’s stomach twisted—literally. A wave of nausea hit her hard. “Why don’t you drink your own tea?” she hissed, before rushing off to the bathroom.
🤰 A Big Surprise
When she returned, pale and tired, she didn’t even want to fight anymore. “I want to go home,” she told Ed.
He barely looked up. “Okay.”
On the way back, Mary stayed quiet, thinking. Then she said softly, “Can we stop at the pharmacy?”
Ed sighed but pulled into the parking lot. Mary ran inside, bought a pregnancy test, and hurried home. She locked herself in the bathroom, her heart pounding as she waited.
When she looked at the test, her breath caught.
Two lines. Positive.
Her hands shook. Tears filled her eyes. I’m pregnant… I’m finally pregnant.
She rushed to Ed, holding the test like a miracle. “Ed! We’re going to have a baby!”
Ed glanced at it and said flatly, “Oh. That’s… good.”
Mary’s smile faded. He didn’t even hug her. Didn’t even look her in the eye.
📱 The Truth on His Phone
Weeks passed. Mary tried to stay hopeful. She was excited to become a mom, but Ed was growing colder, more distant. One morning, while waiting for him to finish showering before their first doctor’s appointment, his phone buzzed.
A message popped up on the screen. Normally, Mary respected his privacy. But something in her gut told her to look. And when she picked up the phone, she noticed it had a passcode—one he’d never used before.
She typed in his birthday. It unlocked.
What she saw made her knees weak.
A picture of a half-dressed woman. The message read:
“Can’t wait to see you, baby.”
Her heart shattered. She scrolled further. Ed had been lying to this woman, telling her he was rich, that he owned a construction company. All lies.
Mary took screenshots of everything, saving the evidence. When Ed came out of the bathroom, she was waiting.
“What is this?!” she shouted, holding out the phone.
He snatched it from her hand. “None of your business.”
Mary’s voice cracked. “None of my business?! You’re cheating on me! And I’m pregnant, Ed. I’m carrying your baby!”
He sneered. “How do I even know the baby’s mine?”
Mary stared at him in disbelief. “We’ve been trying for months! And now you’re accusing me?”
Ed folded his arms. “It’s just… strange. No pregnancy for six months, and suddenly now?”
Mary shouted, “You’ve been cheating for longer than that! I saw your messages!”
He smirked. “Doesn’t matter. I’m filing for divorce. I’ll take this house, and my mom’s money too.”
Mary’s jaw dropped. “This house was bought by my father!”
“It’s in both our names,” Ed said coldly. “And I’ll get everything.”
Mary’s voice trembled. “What about the baby?”
He shrugged. “You can’t prove it’s mine. Not until it’s born.”
Then he told her to get out. Just like that. He kicked her out of her own house.
👵 An Unexpected Ally
Crying, Mary made a choice she never thought she would: she went to Scarlett.
She sat across from her, shaking as she told her everything—Ed’s cheating, his lies, his plan to take the house.
Scarlett listened quietly, her face pale.
When Mary finished, Scarlett spoke softly. “He’s been taking money from me too. Every penny I saved. He said he needed it for doctor visits because you couldn’t get pregnant.”
Mary shook her head. “He never saw any doctor. I checked the bank. He was just stealing from us both.”
Scarlett clenched her fists. “I can’t believe my son would do this.”
“I don’t know what to do,” Mary whispered. “I’m pregnant, and he says the baby isn’t his.”
Scarlett stood tall. Her eyes were fierce. “I won’t let anyone hurt my grandchild. You have those messages saved?”
“Yes,” Mary nodded.
Scarlett took a deep breath. “I have one of his toothbrushes. When the baby is born, we’ll get a DNA test.”
Mary stared at her. “You’ve never been on my side before. Why now?”
Scarlett’s eyes glistened. “Because I finally see who he really is. I stayed quiet with his father, even though he cheated. I won’t stay quiet this time.”
💣 Mary’s Final Move
Mary and Scarlett worked together. Mary confronted Ed with the screenshots.
“I have everything,” she told him. “And Scarlett knows, too.”
Ed looked stunned, but Mary didn’t stop. “Here’s your only way out: sign the divorce papers, give up the house, and agree to child support. Or I tell your girlfriend the truth.”
He didn’t argue. He signed the papers.
But Scarlett wasn’t done.
She went straight to the other woman and told her everything—every lie, every trick, every false promise. She left nothing out.
🚪 The Final Scene
A few days later, Mary and Scarlett were having tea together when they heard furious banging at the door.
“YOU PROMISED YOU WOULDN’T TELL HER!” Ed screamed from outside. “YOU’LL REGRET THIS!”
Mary calmly replied, “I didn’t tell her anything.”
Scarlett raised her voice so he could hear. “I did. I raised you better than this.”
“You’re both insane!” Ed shouted. “I’ll make you pay!”
But then, sirens wailed. A neighbor had called the police. Officers arrived and quickly restrained Ed, dragging him away as he kicked and yelled.
Mary and Scarlett stayed inside, calm and strong. They sipped their tea, finally at peace.
For the first time in a long while, Mary felt safe.
She had lost her husband—but gained her freedom, her strength, and a new ally in the most unexpected person: her mother-in-law.
And soon, she’d gain something even greater.
A child. A fresh start. A better life.