My MIL says that I got pregnant to marry her son

At my mother-in-law Cornelia’s 50th birthday, she humiliated me by calling my 7-year-old son, Silas, my “lottery ticket,” implying I got pregnant to marry her rich, younger son, Marcel. Tensions rose when her prized diamond necklace went missing, and she accused me of stealing it in front of guests. Silas later found it on the closet floor, proving her wrong and leaving her embarrassed. Marcel, usually neutral, demanded distance from his mother. At a later coffee meeting, Cornelia admitted her fear of losing Marcel to me and offered a reluctant apology. I

acknowledged her role as his mom while asserting my place as his wife, leading to a tentative truce. She began bonding with Silas over baking, and Marcel and I strengthened our marriage with new boundaries. Despite her flaws, her efforts improved family dynamics, showing that understanding can emerge from conflict.