My Ugly Husband? He Spoils Me Rotten!

Preparations for a lavish wedding filled the Hayes family's residence, and every corner of the estate buzzed with activity.

On that very day, both the Hayes family's daughter and a servant's daughter were set to walk down the aisle.

Wrapped in her parents' embrace, Jessica Hayes struggled to hold back her tears as joy overwhelmed her.

Off to the side, Alina Riley remained still, dressed in a white bridal gown that only highlighted her quiet elegance and striking beauty.

Right beside her stood Kristy Riley, the Hayes family's servant, who was also her mother.

Even so, Kristy kept her attention fixed on Jessica, and her eyes glowed with warmth and affection.

Although this moment marked her own wedding, she felt invisible, as if her presence carried no weight at all.

That realization lingered, and a faint, self-mocking smile slowly appeared on Alina's lips.

"Since Miss Hayes is about to be married, you will no longer be by her side to serve her," Kristy said as she turned toward Alina. "You should bow and thank her properly, then say your goodbye before she leaves."

Hearing those words, Alina felt her expression turn cold.

From the time she was still a child, Kristy treated her with cold severity, yet she showed Jessica nothing but warmth and attention.

Whenever she spoke about her duty, Kristy insisted that the Hayes family had given her a livelihood, so she had to devote herself to caring for Jessica. Because of that belief, Alina grew up serving Jessica like a maid, and even the smallest hint of displeasure from Jessica would lead to harsh scolding or punishment from Kristy.

During those early years, Alina had no means to stand on her own, and she accepted everything in silence. After she became financially independent, she tried to convince her mother to leave the Hayes family behind, yet Kristy refused without hesitation and remained devoted, especially to Jessica.

Still, nothing could have prepared her for what happened on her wedding day, when her own mother demanded that she bow in gratitude and bid Jessica farewell.

Faced with that demand, Alina stood her ground and refused to comply. In response, Kristy lost her temper at once and raised her voice. "Don't forget where you came from. Without the Hayes family, you would have nothing. Even after marriage, your place remains beneath them. Miss Hayes gave you everything, so you must repay her with loyalty for the rest of your life."

At the sound of the commotion, nearby guests began to turn and stare, their eyes filled with curiosity and judgment.

Under those watchful gazes, Alina felt heat rush to her face, and the weight of humiliation settled heavily on her chest.

Without uttering a single word, Jessica remained in place, yet the look in her eyes betrayed a mix of envy and bitterness.

Being the daughter of a servant, Alina should have been someone she could easily ignore, yet her excellence had always placed her far above expectations and beyond