Jim and Rena were still in the bathtub.“Keith and I used to bathe like this,” Rena said, “when we were in school. After joining college, she became too outgoing, and we didn’t meet for almost six years. After joining some company and making her job stable, she again came to my house and met me. Since then, we’ve been meeting at least once every other week. She dates a different man every weekend, so I never thought she’d get so desperate for you. I guess she doesn’t consider our friendship worth that much.”“Well, you two only meet in the bar and discuss some things,” Jim said. “And you are very secretive, so you probably didn’t reveal her anything worth remembering, so I don’t quite blame her.”“Huh?” Rena’s jaw opened. “You don’t know her. She’s a much more nasty woman than you think.”“Nasty in what sense?”“Uh, I don’t know if I should say this to you or not, but…” Rena took a breath and said, “a couple of years back, she was about to lose her job. Her boss was basically about to

After Rena went to work in her art company called Colorful Life, Jim found himself being given labor tasks by his mother-in-law and father-in-law. Marc purposely soiled his clothes on the lawn so Jim would be forced to wash them in a bucket instead of using the washing machine.As Lola and Marc tested his patience at every possible opportunity, Shiney completely avoided him. In fact, she didn’t leave her room at all.Worried, Jim took food to her room. “I brought you a meal, Shiney. Open the door.”“I’m not hungry, so get lost,” she barked from inside.“Are you sure? I made your favorite eggplant curry with extra spice,” he said.“Huh, eat that yourself and get fat!” she cursed.“I’m putting it out here, so feel free to come and eat whenever you want,” he put the dishes right outside the door and walked away.Shiney was still sulking in her room. “Nobody values my feelings in this house. I’m going to find a job soon and make everyone treat me with respect!”Her stomach growled once ag

“The ring is cursed?” Jim looked shocked as well as confused. “What do you mean it’s cursed?”[Someone put a curse on it, Jim. And I think you already know who it is.]“Who? My wife?” Jim shook his head. “No, why would she do that?”[It’s not her. You already know the answer to that, Jim. You just have to look into the depths of your mind.] Joe said. [Let me help you.] He mildly electrocuted him, and Jim was able to remember some particular things.On the day before their wedding, a person took their rings, giving the excuse that they were going to get them cleaned and polished.And that same person was the one Jim had trusted the most.That person was also the one who would regularly ask him to give her grandchildren, especially everytime he asked her about starting a restaurant business.“It can’t be… my mother-in-law?” Jim couldn’t believe it. “Why would she…”[Remember, Jim. Every time you were around her, the ring would start itching.] Joe said. [Why do you think so? When you tal

When was the last time Jim said no to her?Lola didn’t remember it. He probably never said no to her before, so she wasn’t just angry but was also shocked.“I’ll order some food for her and everyone,” she said, “so give it to me.”“I told you already,” Jim retorted. “I didn’t make much because there were only six carrots. I ate half and kept the other half for Rena. If I give it to you, then what about Rena?”“She will eat it some other time, so give that to me.”Jim shook his head. “No, I can’t. I already called Rena and told her that I’m cooking carrot pudding for her, and so she will be expecting to eat it after coming home. If I give it to you now, she’ll be upset.”“My daughter will not get upset if I eat her share because I was hungry,” Lola blurted.“But I will get upset if my wife doesn’t eat what I cooked for her,” Jim replied calmly.Lola gritted her teeth. Lola’s favorite sweet was carrot pudding, and Jim made that on purpose to pick on her nerves. Luckily, she didn’t eat a

The next day.Lola woke up and came downstairs. Jim had already prepared breakfast for everyone in the house.She snorted at Jim as he served food. “You’re her husband, but my daughter puts me before anyone else, Jim. You still can’t accept that after these many years of living with her?” she shook her head. “This is why I’ve picked Bob. He’s rich and has many connections. He’ll be the son-in-law that can take the Adams family forward.”Jim didn’t like what he heard. Didn’t he also greatly help the Adams family four years back when they were going through hard times? Wasn’t that also helping the Adams family move forward? How could Lola forget that?“No offense, ma’am,” Jim plainly stated, “but you should give up on this idea because Rena loves me. She won’t fall for Bob or Bobby or whoever you may throw at her.”“Hmph,” Lola didn’t care about his words. (Once the Priest’s magic starts working, you’re going to fall sick. You think my daughter will still keep loving a sick man who coug