Woman Files Divorce After Feeling Sick From Mother-In-Law’s Dish

No luck

Lily looked for an hour and still couldn’t see anything that seemed out of place. She was prepared to give up, but as she was about to leave the room, she became aware of something.At first, Lily was a little apprehensive, but she soon realized that she couldn’t eat another meal made by her mother-in-law.

No Luck

Figuring It Out

When Lily discovered what her mother-in-law had been doing to her in secret, she couldn’t believe what she was seeing. She had no idea how bad it would be—far worse! Eric’s response, however, was not what she had anticipated when she informed him about it. But why was Lily becoming ill? What will she discover when she visits her in-laws’ home? What response will Eric have?

Figuring It Out

Lily Dreaded The Evening

Lily looked for an hour and still couldn’t see anything that seemed out of place. She was prepared to give up, but as she was about to leave the room, she became aware of something.At first, Lily was a little apprehensive, but she soon realized that she couldn’t eat another meal made by her mother-in-law.

Lily Dreaded The Evening

A Weekly Thing

Eating at her in-laws’ place was a weekly tradition, but every week she wished she could cancel. You see, no matter what her mother-in-law cooked, Lily always got sick after eating it.The odd thing was that it seemed to just have an impact on Lily.

A Weekly Thing

She Kept Getting Sick

She initially believed that being unwell after eating at her in-laws’ home was just a stomach virus. But she realized something else was going on when it occurred a second, third, and fourth time.Her spouse didn’t comprehend when she tried to explain the situation to him.

She Kept Getting Sick

Overwhelming Nausea

Every time Lily ate at her in-law’s, she was overwhelmed by a wave of nausea. The feeling was intense, usually hitting her within an hour of finishing the meal. She tried to brush it off as an upset stomach, but the severity of the sickness was too much to ignore. Even simple tasks became a struggle as she battled the queasiness.

Overwhelming Nausea

Frustrating Fatigue

Alongside the nausea, Lily experienced an inexplicable fatigue. She would feel drained, and it was as though all her energy was being sapped. This was particularly peculiar as she was usually very energetic. The constant tiredness was unnerving and left her feeling frustrated and helpless.

Woman With Flu In Bed, She Use Home Medicine To Handle Sickness

Painful Cluelessness

One of the hardest parts for Lily was not knowing what was happening to her. The recurring sickness left her feeling helpless. She felt as though she was at the mercy of an unknown force. She was desperate to understand why this was happening, but every attempt at finding answers led to a dead end.

The Strain on Her Relationship

Lily’s persistent illness put a strain on her relationship with Eric. He seemed to dismiss Lily’s concerns, brushing them off as mere exaggerations. This lack of understanding from her partner added to Lily’s frustrations and feelings of isolation.

A Crippling Fear

As the sickness became a regular occurrence, a crippling fear began to grip Lily. She dreaded the weekly dinners at her in-laws, worried about the aftermath she had to face. The pattern of illness had created a deep-seated fear in her heart, making the thought of those weekly dinners unbearable.

Eric Didn’t Understand

When it originally occurred, Lily’s husband Eric had been sympathetic and understanding. But he started to feel irritated when Lily kept getting sick after eating his mother’s meal.He thought she was just being silly. He once went so far as to say that she was acting because he thought Lily had never really liked his mother in the first place.

Eric Didn’t Understand

Not Interested

Which was not at all the case. Well, sort of. Lily did not particularly like Eric’s mother, but this was simply because she never seemed to be much interested in her. She always spent most of the time they spent eating at their place talking about herself, or she would just inquire about Eric’s life.

Not Interested

Lily Tried Her Best

And despite everything, Lily made an effort to like Eric’s mother. On the weekends, she would occasionally ask her to go shopping or have her nails done because she genuinely wanted to get to know her. And despite how much she wanted to, she never skipped their regular dinner date.

Lily Tried Her Best

Something Had To Change

But Lily’s personal life, her relationship, her job, and her weekly meals were all starting to suffer as a result. Lily believed that unless something changed, her relationship wouldn’t last another month.She had to determine the precise cause of her weekly illnesses.

Something Had To Change

Suggesting To Help

She so made the decision that tonight would be the night she would identify the precise cause of her illness. She intended to assist Eric’s mother in the kitchen. She hoped that by doing this, she would be able to closely monitor everything she put in her diet. But she had one thing to watch out for.

Suggesting To Help

Eric’s Mother Was Proud

It had to take place subtly since Lily was aware of how proud Eric’s mother might be. Lily would never be permitted to enter Eric’s mother’s kitchen if she had doubts about Lily’s willingness to provide a hand. Are you prepared to leave? Suddenly, Eric questioned. Lily realized she had been daydreaming the entire time until she looked up. “Yes, come on, let’s go.”

Eric’s Mother Was Proud

A Tense Car Ride

The journey was quiet. Probably because they were both aware of how the evening would unfold. How did your day go?” Lily enquired, attempting to diffuse the tense atmosphere in the car. Richard sighed. “Busy,” he said. Lily quietly rolled her eyes. The night was going to be quite long.

A Tense Car Ride

An Awkward Greeting

Lily faked a grin as they approached Eric’s parents’ home and gave her mother-in-law a kind welcome. It’s lovely to see you, Margaret.” she politely replied, but Margaret didn’t say much more than a smirk. She then turned to face Eric and gave him the largest, cheeriest smile of all. Eric, my darling! I have missed you so much!”

An Awkward Greeting

Eric’s Father

Lily, who was accustomed to receiving such treatment, focused on Thom, who appeared genuinely pleased to see her. He gave her a hug back and kissed her on the cheek before giving her a comforting grin and looking into her eyes. It was precisely what Lily required at that precise time.

Eric’s Father

Pre-Dinner Snacks

They all entered and sat at the dining table after an uneasy first hello. Margaret set out a variety of nibbles and offered everyone a drink right away. Given that the snacks consisted just of a small bowl of nuts and a platter of pre-packaged cheese, Lily knew they were always safe to consume.

Pre Dinner Snacks

Tonight Had To Be Different

Usually, Margaret would retreat into the kitchen, leaving Lily and Thom to talk into the night. She was most looking forward to it this evening, but it had to be different. Lily excused herself as soon as Margaret went into the kitchen. She started to go to the restroom but turned around as soon as she was out of sight.

Tonight Had To Be Different

Going Into The Kitchen

Margaret was taken aback to see her as she walked into the kitchen. “Lily? Why are you in this place? Margaret remarked with a tinge of arrogance, “If you need something, please let Thom know so he may come and get it. Margaret, I’m very sorry, but I don’t need anything. I just wanted to check if you needed any assistance.

Going Into The Kitchen

She Didn’t Want Help

Margery scowled. She looked uneasy, and said, “Oh, uh, no, I don’t need help, thank you.” Maybe Lily wasn’t meant to be in the kitchen, or maybe it was all in her brain. In any case, Lily wasn’t planning on letting it go. She approached the counter and took a knife.

She Didn’t Want Help

Not Going According To Plan

Lily smiled and replied, “Don’t be ridiculous. “Please allow me to assist you. You must have a task for me to do. She saw Margaret’s careful consideration of her response. “No, for real. Go sit with Eric and Thom, please. Then she said, “I’ve got everything covered here.

Not Going According To Plan

Not Pushing It

Lily was aware that her scheme had failed. The last thing she wanted was for Margaret to become really irate if she pushed this one more time. She shrugged and walked silently out of the kitchen. The remainder of the evening unfolded as it always does, and Lily headed home complaining of bad stomach pain.

Not Pushing It

Horrible Pain

It was nearly hard for Lily to get up from the table and go to the car since it felt like her abdomen was being stabbed with a dagger constantly. Lily tried to ignore it and carry on as normal, but every step she took brought tears closer to her eyes. The worst she had ever felt was tonight.

Horrible Pain

A Searing Agony

The pain that Lily felt was beyond any simple discomfort. It was a searing, intense agony that seemed to burn its way through her abdomen. Every breath she took was a struggle, her face contorted in a grimace as she tried to contain the pain. It felt as though someone was twisting a knife in her gut, the sensation so vivid she could almost imagine the cold, sharp blade.

A Night of Suffering

As the night wore on, the pain only seemed to intensify. It was a relentless assault, showing no signs of abating. Lily found herself curled up in the passenger seat of the car, her body wracked with spasms of pain. The short drive home felt like an eternity, each passing minute a testament to her endurance. This was, without a doubt, the worst pain she had ever experienced.

Unbearable Torment

This wasn’t just a regular ache; it was an unbearable torment that gripped her entire being. It was as if her insides were rebelling against her, punishing her with every movement. She could hardly think straight, the pain consuming her thoughts and making it almost impossible to focus on anything else. Every beat of her heart seemed to echo the rhythm of her suffering, a constant reminder of the ordeal she was going through.

Not Giving Up

Lily decided to stop being cautious that evening because she knew she wouldn’t make it through another supper at Eric’s parents’ place. She was determined to learn the cause of her feelings since there had to be one. So as soon as she started to feel better, she headed to her in-laws’ home.

Not Giving Up

Going To Their House

Naturally, she stayed home when they were there. She was aware that they would never be honest with her. No, she left just after being assured that nobody was at home. She would only be able to search the kitchen for clues at that particular moment. Margaret had to be in the kitchen if she was putting something in her dinner.

Going To Their House

Not A Lot Of Time

Margaret and Thom would leave their house every morning at eleven to go to the farmer’s market. Since they discussed it every Tuesday, Lily was aware of this. Lily estimated that they would spend approximately two hours at the farmer’s market, so she didn’t have much time to explore.

Not A Lot Of Time

Going Inside

She was glad to see their home deserted when she got there. She was able to easily allow herself in since she had secretly removed Eric’s house key from his keychain the day before. She entered and immediately headed to the kitchen. Time was of the essence.

Going Inside

Unlucky

Without success, she looked in Margaret’s spice cabinet, the refrigerator, and every cupboard. Lily looked once more as she began to lose hope, this time being extra careful to make sure she didn’t miss anything, but nothing stood out as unusual. She made the decision to explore the remainder of the home.

Unlucky

Thorough Examination

Lily started with the kitchen counters, methodically wiping her hand over the surface and peering into every nook and cranny. She noticed that some spices were used more than others, but there was nothing unusual in their usage pattern. A few crumbs were scattered across the counter, remnants of the day’s breakfast, but nothing that hinted at any nefarious ingredients.

Thorough Examination

The Pantry

Next, she moved on to the pantry. Maybe the suspicious item was hidden among the jars of home-canned vegetables and fruits or tucked behind the boxes of cereals and pastas. She carefully inspected every jar and box, looking for any signs of tampering or anything unusual, but her search yielded no results.

The Lower Cabinets

Unready to give up, she knelt to examine the lower cabinets. Pulling out pots, pans, baking sheets, and other cookware, she searched for any hidden compartments or areas that might conceal a potential culprit. It was a tedious process, but she was thorough, not wanting to miss any detail, no matter how small.

The Refrigerator

Turning her attention to the refrigerator, Lily systematically checked each shelf and drawer. She inspected the sauces, condiments, fresh fruits and vegetables, and meats and cheeses. But again, her search yielded nothing out of the ordinary.

The Freezer

The freezer was next, and Lily was hopeful that maybe, just maybe, she would find something here. She checked the bags of frozen vegetables, the cartons of ice cream, and the various meats stored for later use. But once again, she found nothing suspicious.

The Kitchen Appliances

Even the kitchen appliances were not spared. Lily checked the oven, the microwave, the toaster, and even the coffee maker. She was looking for anything that could be the source of her suffering, any clue that could help her solve this mystery. But all her efforts were futile.

The Final Sweep

Ultimately, Lily decided to make one final sweep of the kitchen. She checked the drawers again, opened every cabinet one last time, and even checked under the sink. She was desperate, her hope dwindling with each passing minute. But despite her thorough search, Lily found no evidence of any suspicious ingredient. The mystery remained unsolved.

Losing Hope

Lily swiftly looked through the dining area. She examined their bedroom as well as every closet and cookbook, but she was unsuccessful in her hunt. Just as Lily was about to quit, she spotted something odd. Lily was willing to try anything, even if it was a really minor detail.

Losing Hope

An Attic

A little doorknob hanging from the ceiling caught Lily’s attention. It belonged to a retractable stairway that went up to the attic. Given their appearance, Lily inferred that these stairs were often utilized. The only explanation for why someone would utilize their attic so frequently that the outside would deteriorate is…

An Attic

A Car Pulled Up

When she heard a car unexpectedly coming up the driveway, she sprang to her feet and grabbed the handle. She struggled to come up with a plan of action as her heart sank. She rapidly pulled the staircase down, climbed up, and pushed it back up since she didn’t have enough time to go by the rear door.

A Car Pulled Up

They Came Home

Lily heard the front door lock as she was about to shut the hatch. Her ears were on high alert as it was completely dark in the attic. She paid close attention when her in-laws, who were gleefully discussing the farmer’s market, entered their home. This was absolutely not good.

They Came Home

Afraid To Move

Lily hesitated to move out of concern that the hardwood flooring might squeak. She was all the way up in the attic, and her in-laws were on the first floor. However, she reasoned that if she could hear them, they must also be able to hear her.

Afraid To Move

Looking Around

Lily took her phone out of her pocket slowly but surely. She lit the lights and scantily scanned her surroundings. Lily nearly had to sneeze at the prospect of inhaling the tiny dust particles that were flying about. She was perplexed by a few other aspects of this attic, though.

Looking Around

Strangely Empty

Lily thought the attic was unusually deserted as she peered around her. Unlike most attics, this one was empty but for a solitary desk in the center, a chair behind it, and a single lightbulb hanging from the ceiling. Normally, attics were packed with boxes and other items people wanted out of the way.

Strangely Empty

Pushing Herself Up

Slowly setting her phone aside, Lily cautiously lifted herself up while keeping both hands flat on the ground to distribute her weight evenly. Though not as loudly as she had expected, the floors did make a slight sound. She finally got to her feet again and stopped to listen.

Pushing Herself Up

No One Could Find Out

Lily needed to locate a covert exit from this attic. If Margaret hadn’t already made her ill on purpose, she would do so after learning that her husband would never forgive her for breaking into his parents’ home. No, she had to devise a strategy.

No One Could Find Out

A Careful Examination

Lily began by carefully examining her surroundings. The attic was bare, but there was a small window on one side, just large enough for her to possibly squeeze through. But it was high, and she would need something to stand on to reach it. She anxiously glanced around, hoping to find something that could aid her escape.

A Careful Examination

An Unexpected Discovery

As she was searching, she stumbled upon a loose floorboard. Upon prying it open, she discovered a secret compartment underneath, filled with old newspapers and a small, wooden box. Lily couldn’t help but feel a sense of hope, an unexpected ray of light in her desperate situation. Inside the box, she found a set of old, rusty keys.

An Unexpected Discovery

The Key to Escape

One of the keys in the set caught Lily’s attention. It was smaller than the others, perhaps a key to a padlock or a small door. Remembering the small window, she wondered if it could be locked from the inside. As risky as it was, it was the only plan she had. She had to test her theory.

The Key to Escape

Climbing to Freedom

Using the desk and chair, Lily precariously stacked them, forming a makeshift ladder towards the window. She held onto the key tightly, praying that it would work. As she inserted the key into the lock, she held her breath. A soft click resonated in the silent attic. The window was unlocked!

Climbing to Freedom

Just A Figment of Her Imagination

As a wave of relief washed over her, Lily paused momentarily. The adrenaline coursing through her veins seemed to quieten, and she was hit with a sudden realization. Had she really found an escape, or was it just a figment of her desperate imagination? She was so caught up in her fear that she might be hallucinating or misinterpreting her discoveries. The entire situation felt surreal, like a twisted game of hide and seek, and she wasn’t sure if she was the player or the pawn.

Just A Figment of Her Imagination

Waiting For The Perfect Time

Lily made the choice to hold off until her in-laws’ late-night television viewing. Being hard of hearing, her own parents would frequently play the audio a little too loud and occasionally nod off. She hoped the parents of her husband would follow suit and not hear her walking out of their home.

Waiting For The Perfect Time

Lying To Her Husband

She was forced to tell her spouse a falsehood about her absence from supper as a result. Even with how their relationship was currently going, she didn’t like lying to him, but there was nothing she could do about it. She finally decided to text, “Sorry babe, spontaneously went out with a friend, will be back after dinner.”

Lying To Her Husband

Mission Impossible

She had what felt like an endless wait. Her stomach was grumbling, and the dust was making her cough as her throat became dry. The fact that Lily was the only one who was unable to couch made things worse. It was really starting to look like an insurmountable task.

Mission Impossible

A Family Recipe Book

She chose to remove her shoes and walk to the desk in her socks. The flooring should creak less as a result. Surprisingly, her strategy worked. She took a glance at the desk and noticed a solitary notebook in the center. It has “Margaret’s special family recipes” written on it.

A Family Recipe Book

Never an accident

Lily, intrigued, opened the book and began reading. Her eyes widened as she realized what her mother-in-law was up to. It was never an accident, she reasoned. She was deliberately making herself sick! Lily needed to get out of there as quickly as possible and get this book to her husband.

Never An Accident

The sound of the TV

Finally, she heard the TV reverberating around the house. It was going just as she had hoped, which gave her some confidence. She knelt and slowly opened the hatch a little more. She opened it just enough to see if the coast was clear down the corridor.

The Sound Of The TV

Going down

When Lily was certain that the coast was clear, she gradually lowered the staircase until it was ready for her to descend. Lily knew the stairs would groan the instant she stepped on it, so she had to move quickly but carefully. She drew herself up by the stairwell’s sidewalls to reduce her weight on the steps.

Going Down

A loud thumb

As she gently climbed down the steps, her heart was beating in her chest. She shoved the hatch shut again as soon as she stood on the ground, but this time she was a little too quick. Lily froze as she heard a loud thumb. She listened intently when the television abruptly paused.

A Loud Thumb

A close call

Lily’s heart sank as she listened. “Did you hear that?” Margaret enquired of her spouse. “Huh? No, I didn’t hear anything,” Thom replied, and the television was switched back on. Lily snuck across the corridor to the steps leading to the front door, thinking to herself, “That was a close call.”

A Close Call

She got out

When she reached the front door, she opened it slowly, afraid to make even the tiniest noise. Her in-laws were now just a few feet away from her. Her palms felt clammy, and she had to concentrate on her breathing to relax. She could only run as soon as she stepped outside.

She Got Out

Going home

Lily bolted as quickly as she could, clutching the book in her arms. She didn’t bother closing the door. She dashed out of the street and around the corner to her parked car. She couldn’t breathe again until she was on the freeway, only five minutes from home.

Going Home

Not over yet

But her nightmare was far from finished. What she had read in Margaret’s cookbook was extremely unbelievable, and she needed to tell her husband as quickly as possible. She knew he was the only one who could persuade her not to keep doing what she was doing.

Not Over Yet

A bad mood

When Lily got home, she could tell her husband was in a bad mood. It was only then that she realized he had never responded to her text. Could he be spying on her? Could his parents have seen her go and contacted him to inform him of his ‘lunatic wife?’

A Bad Mood

Eating his dinner

“Eric, honey, I’m home,” Lily said as she hung up her coat and shoes. She entered the living room to find her husband eating his dinner at the kitchen table with his back to her. He didn’t glance up, turn around, or even say hello. “Is everything okay?” Lily asked, delicately placing her hand on his shoulder.

Eating His Dinner

How could she explain this?

“Where have you been?” he asked, grunting. “I.. uhm. As you can see…” Lily stumbled. But, to be honest, she had no notion how to explain this bizarre circumstance. “I have your iPhone location on my phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” Did you realize that?” Eric muttered this as he turned around, an angry expression on his face.

How Could She Explain This

He betrayed her trust

“You have what?” Lily demanded angrily. “Yeah. I added you to Find My Friends so I can always find you. I accepted myself through your phone while you slept, and I’m glad I did since you’re obviously keeping something from me.” Lily was stunned by what she was hearing. Her husband had betrayed her faith.

He Betrayed Her Trust

Showing him the book

Even though Lily wasn’t sure she could ever forgive her husband for what he’d done, she knew she had to put it aside for another day. “I will get back to this, but first, I have to show you something.” Lily placed the journal in front of her husband and noticed his demeanor shift.

Showing Him The Book

A strange reaction

Lily watched her husband intently and was taken aback by his reaction. He didn’t appear perplexed; rather, he appeared astonished, even stunned. It didn’t appear to be the first time he’d seen the book. “Have you ever seen this book before?” she inquired. “How did you get this?” he asked, evidently questioning.

A Strange Reaction

He knew the book

“How” did I obtain this? “Don’t you mean ‘What is this?’ or ‘What does this mean?'” she questioned frankly. It was evident to her that this book wasn’t new to him. “You know about this book, don’t you?” she inquired. She could feel a knot forming in her throat. “Well? “Please tell me everything.”

He Knew The Book

We were doing this for us

“It’s… “It’s not what it appears to be,” he muttered. “You must believe me. We were doing it for ourselves.” Lily couldn’t believe it when her husband said it. “For us? US? Week after week, you make me sick. Making me think it was all in my imagination, making me feel awful for wanting to cancel, and you KNEW all along?!”

We Were Doing This For Us

Her world collapsed

Lily started to feel dizzy. She had the sensation that her entire world was collapsing in front of her, and there was nothing she could do about it. Her hubby suddenly felt odd to her. Her house felt more like a house now; nothing was the same. How could Lily ever recover from such betrayal?

Her World Collapsed

Trying to talk himself out of it

“Please, Lil. I only asked my mother to do this because I wanted to take our relationship to the next level. It had worked for her, as well as my grandmother and her mother. How could I have realized it was due of this when none of them ever got sick?”

Trying To Talk Himself Out Of It

A recipe to get pregnant

Lily pulled the book off the table, yanked it open, and began reading aloud. “Margaret’s grandmother’s recipe.” How to Start a Family.

• 1 cup turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons nettle

“Grind everything together and consume once a week.” She looked up at her husband, who gazed at her, perplexed.

A Recipe To Get Pregnant

He left

“You don’t know I’m allergic to turmeric?” she yelled, hurling the book at him. “Get out, now!” She motioned to the door and stood aside to allow him to pass. Eric realized he couldn’t talk himself out of this dilemma any longer, so he stood up and walked away.

He Left

She never wanted children

The worst part of the problem was Eric’s knowledge that Lily did not want to have children. She had made that very apparent to him from the time things between them became serious. She had asked him if he was still alright with it immediately before their marriage, and he was. In retrospect, that could have been a lie.

She Never Wanted Children

Filing for divorce

Lily tossed and turned in her bed all night. She felt cheated by her own lover, whom she was meant to entrust her life to. She filed for divorce the next morning. She was never going to be able to trust her spouse or her in-laws again.

Filing For Divorce

A promise with Thom

Thom was the one she was going to miss the most out of everything. Their weekly conversations were something she looked forward to every week. She realized he was unaware of his son and wife’s plan, so they made a vow to one other. They would go out to dine together every Tuesday.

A Promise With Thom

Learning to trust again

Lily was able to resume her life, but only with the assistance of her therapist. She had to relearn how to trust, which was not easy. She remained single for a few years, rebuilding herself and discovering who she truly was. She relocated to a new town, although not too far away from Thom.

Learning To Trust Again

How it ended

She never saw or heard from Eric or his mother again, although she did finally forgive them. If only they had told her about their plans. It’s not bad to want to increase fertility using herbs; it just has to happen with agreement. Eric married again and had two children. Lily was content on her own. The conclusion.

How It Ended