The Series of Accidents Made Me See My Boyfriend ClearlyChapter 1 Great Change
I secretly got married to my boyfriend, Leo Garcia.
I thought my life would only get happier from that point on.
But then, a sudden car accident took my parents' lives.
Leo also lost a leg due to the accident.
His mom, Sofia Jones, had red, tear-filled eyes. She kept slapping my face over and over.
Screaming at the top of her lungs, she yelled, "I told you a long time ago, you're nothing but trouble! Give me back my son's leg!"
Leo, who used to be so protective of me. He was afraid I'd be hurt even the slightest, now lay on the hospital bed with a gloomy expression, watching his mom beat and kick me.
"Mila, you deserve this."
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Ever since I was a child, I'd been my parents' little princess.
They always gave me whatever I wanted, except for one thing, accepting my relationship with Leo.
I had a privileged upbringing. I never faced hardship, and didn't know how cruel people could be.
I never paid attention when my parents told me Leo's family wasn't good people. I didn't believe them when they said Leo didn't truly love me.
I thought they just looked down on Leo because his family was poor, and they wanted to match me with someone of similar status.
Back then, I believed love was all that mattered.
I took the household registration booklet and told my parents Leo and I were already married.
They were so furious they didn't eat for three days, but I was too wrapped up in my happiness with Leo to notice.
Three days later, my parents finally gave in. They called me and said that both families should meet.
I agreed right away.
On the morning of the arranged day, I went to the hotel early to set the lunch menu.
At 11 o'clock, my parents arrived.
Looking at their exhausted faces, I felt a wave of regret. I'd been too reckless.
My mom gently wiped away the tears from the corner of my eye. "It's okay, sweetheart. As long as you're happy, that's what matters."
My dad, standing by her side, spoke seriously, "If Leo ever dares to mistreat you, you must tell us."
I nodded and buried myself in my dad's warm embrace.
We waited and waited, but Leo and his mom didn't show up.
I called him, but his mom picked up instead. "Oh, Mila, you know we don't have a car. It's way too hot out, and we might get heatstroke trying to hail a cab. Could your parents come pick us up?"
I hung up and looked at my parents, feeling awkward.