All Chapters of The Ugly Bride: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Third Person's POV: Isabel kept quiet about the conversation she’d had with Mason’s parents. She hadn’t spoken a word to him since falling sick, a sickness she knew was caused by his behavior. A nagging thought crossed her mind—did he talk about Addison with his parents? But she didn’t dare bring it up, remembering how badly their last discussion had gone.She decided to wait and see how far Mason would go to ruin their marriage, all while continuing to fulfill her duties as his wife. Deep down, she knew there was little chance he’d ever truly acknowledge her as his partner.As usual, Isabel woke up before everyone else and headed to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. She was in a rush, needing to get to an early class at college. In her haste, she accidentally used salt instead of sugar in Mason’s coffee.She took the coffee to their room and set it on the nightstand while Mason was still asleep. Then, she went to take a shower.“What the hell is this?” Isabel heard Mason’s voice as s

Third Person's POV : Isabel returned home, her steps heavy as she headed straight to their room. She winced slightly as she checked her wound, carefully applying more ointment. The pain had eased a little since she had applied the medicine earlier in the morning, a small mercy she was grateful for. At least Olivia hadn’t noticed the burn—if she had, Isabel was certain Mason wouldn’t have survived her wrath."Isabel... May I arrange lunch for you?" Martha’s voice cut through the quiet, startling Isabel. She quickly pulled her collar up, hiding the mark on her neck."No... I already had lunch," Isabel replied, her voice steady, though her heart raced. Martha gave a nod and quietly left the room.With a sigh, Isabel turned her attention to the pile of assignments waiting for her. The deadlines loomed large, and she knew she couldn’t afford to waste any time. As she sat at the desk, she noticed Mason's iPad lying on the table. He rarely used it, except for the occasional online game. Sinc

Third Person's POV: Isabel felt her heart fluttered as she absorbed Anna's comforting hug, unable to keep herself from hugging her back. "Do you want to talk to Mom and Dad about this?" Anna asked gently. "Mason needs to apologize for what he’s done to you."The very idea of involving Mason's parents was the last thing Isabel wanted. She was certain that Mason would react violently if she said anything to his parents. Breaking the embrace, Isabel looked at Anna, her eyes wide with fear. "Please, don’t tell Mom and Dad. Mason won’t handle it well if you do."Anna's confusion deepened as she saw Isabel's fear. "Did he threaten you if you told Mom and Dad?"Isabel’s silence was all the answer Anna needed. "This is getting out of hand," Anna said, her frustration evident. "He’s hurting you, and you’re afraid to involve anyone because of his threats. He’ll keep hurting you if you don’t do something.""We can’t change the past, Anna," Isabel replied, a bitter smile curling on her lips. "Mar

Third Person's POV:As the grandmother started to leave, Mason's frustration turned toward Isabel. He blamed her for the entire scene, leaving Isabel bewildered and unsure of what to do next. Nina and John desperately tried to convince the grandmother to stay, apologizing profusely and pleading with her, but she was too stubborn, feeling deeply humiliated by their defense of Isabel."Grammy, please don’t leave... I’ll..." Isabel began to plead, but her words only fueled the grandmother’s fury, who erupted into a torrent of curses."You’re enjoying this, aren’t you? This is exactly what you wanted— to tear our family apart!" Mason shouted, his anger piercing through Isabel and leaving her terrified and guilt-ridden.Isabel tried to apologize, but the grandmother refused to hear a word from her. After relentless begging from Nina, John, and Mason, the grandmother finally agreed to stay, but only on the condition that Isabel be kept away from her completely during her visit. Nina and John

Third Person's POV:Isabel struggled to hold back her tears as she faced Grandmother’s scorn. She wanted to defend herself, to make Grandmother see that she wasn’t trying to manipulate anyone. Isabel longed to explain that, despite the insults and hostility, she had always approached others with compassion and respect. But her upbringing had taught her to honor her elders, even when they were cruel. She knew that stooping to their level would only tarnish her own integrity. In her heart, she believed silence was often the best response to those who couldn’t appreciate kindness.With a heavy heart, Isabel left the room and headed to the kitchen to prepare coffee for Nina. The thought of Nina’s stress over the news of Mason’s impending marriage weighed heavily on her. Isabel wanted to shield Nina from the painful truth until she was certain Nina had heard it from someone else. She knew that once Nina found out, she would likely blame herself and be overwhelmed with guilt.When Isabel ar