From the beginning, my relationship with my mother-in-law was strained. I could sense her disapproval through her cold
demeanor, silent judgment, and constant comparisons to Adam’s ex. When Adam and I eloped, her reaction wasn’t anger—it was silence, which somehow felt even colder.
I hoped things would improve after the birth of our son. Denise visited once, smiled politely, and then disappeared from our lives—no calls, no support, not even a birthday card. It was clear that having a grandchild didn’t soften her stance toward me or bring us closer.
Then the real blow came. One evening, Adam revealed that his parents wanted a DNA test to confirm our son’s paternity. I was devastated by their doubt. We agreed to the test—but with a condition: Adam would also be tested to confirm his paternity. It was a painful decision, but we needed to confront the hurt.