Sometimes, the people we welcome into our families carry burdens we cannot see. Behind Mira’s gentle smile was a devotion so deep it bound her not just to my son—but to me. What began as suspicion turned into a revelation of love, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty.
My son Paulo had only been married to Mira for a week. Their wedding in Batangas was modest yet filled with joy, tears, and heartfelt promises.
Mira seemed like the ideal daughter-in-law—gracious, polite, and respectful. Even neighbors admired her warmth.
“We are blessed to have such a wonderful daughter-in-law,” I would boast proudly.
But a few days after the wedding, I began to notice something unusual…
The Secret of the Sheets
Every morning without fail, Mira would wash and replace the bed sheets, sometimes even twice a day.
“Why change them so often, hija?” I once asked.
With a sweet smile she replied, “I’m …
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