I was sitting quietly at a table with my 5-year-old son at my sister’s wedding. Suddenly, he grabbed my arm and whispered, «Mom…

In a private room in the corner of the hotel lounge, Margaret opened her heavy mouth. Sophia had chosen to be present despite being in the middle of her wedding. She had told the groom David that there was a family emergency.

It’s about Michael’s life insurance money, Margaret began in a small voice. Jacob is the beneficiary, and you’re managing it as his guardian. Emily listened silently.

That was correct. After her husband’s death, she had been carefully managing those funds for her son’s future. If something happened to you, I would become the next guardian, Margaret continued.

And there are problems with Sophia’s marriage that you don’t know about. Sophia looked up. Problems with my marriage? What are you talking about? Margaret stared at Sophia.

David’s investment company went bankrupt three months ago. He’s carrying enormous debt. Sophia stood up.

That can’t be true. David is a successful investor. I heard his company was doing well.

Sophia, sit down, Margaret’s voice was exhausted. David is on the verge of bankruptcy. And he came to me asking for help.

As a condition of marriage, he demanded that I take over his debts. Emily was beginning to see the whole picture. So if I died in an accident, you would become Jacob’s guardian and could manage the insurance money.

You would use that money to pay off David’s debts and protect Sophia’s marriage. I was cornered, Margaret held her head. I wanted to protect Sophia’s happiness.

And David threatened me. He said if I couldn’t pay back the debt, the marriage would be called off. Sophia collapsed into her chair.

My marriage was about money problems. David doesn’t love me. I don’t know about that, Margaret answered.

But he was definitely in financial trouble. And he was targeting our family’s assets. Emily held her son on her lap while thinking calmly.

So what was today’s plan? After my son had an allergic reaction and was taken to the hospital, were you planning to do something to me too? Margaret shook her head. No, not that far. Just while Jacob was hospitalized, I was going to slip you sleeping pills and make it look like an accident.

You mean you were planning to kill me and make it look like an accident, Emily’s voice was cold as ice. I was confused. I couldn’t make normal judgments, Margaret continued crying.

I just wanted to protect my beloved daughter’s happiness. Sophia stood up. You were going to kill my sister and nephew for my sake.

You thought that was my happiness. Sophia, you don’t understand. You’re being deceived by David.

He’s a man covered in debt who’s targeting our assets. Then why didn’t you tell me that from the beginning? Sophia’s voice shook with anger. Why did you choose to kill my sister? Emily stood up and took Jacob’s hand.

That’s enough. I don’t need to hear any more. Emily, wait, Sophia pleaded.

I didn’t know anything. I really didn’t know anything. I understand that, Sophia, Emily looked at her sister.

But we’re not family anymore. The moment mom tried to kill us, everything ended. Margaret stood up.

Emily, please. I made a mistake. But Jacob is my grandson…