Chapter 3: The Monster in His Home
Chapter 3: The Monster in His Home
It started two months earlier.
Whenever Jake left for work, Helen began visiting the apartment.
At first she claimed she was helping.
Cleaning.
Cooking.
Checking on the baby.
Then the criticism began.
"You're making my son miserable."
"You've trapped him."
"He deserves someone stronger."
Megan stayed silent.
She didn't want conflict.
Helen took silence as permission.
One morning, Megan tried to carry a basket of laundry.
Helen yanked it away.
When Megan reached for it, Helen shoved her.
She struck the side of a dresser.
Another day, Helen grabbed her arm so hard it left bruises.
"If you tell Jake..."
"...I'll convince him you're mentally unstable."
Megan believed her.
Jake adored his mother.
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She thought no one would ever believe a pregnant woman who accused her mother-in-law.
So she hid the bruises beneath the blanket.
