For years, I had been managing our company's international affairs. When I learned that Troy was planning to propose, I immediately booked a flight home.
That evening, my son, Troy Malone, shared several pictures of our dinner together on Facebook.
The accompanying text said, "You've always been there for me. Thank you, most cherished woman in my world."
Surprisingly, my future daughter-in-law, Siena Hunt, misinterpreted this and thought I was Troy's secret lover. On the day of the engagement celebration, Siena and her friends cornered me at a hair salon.
"You... You brazen hussy. How could you entice Troy?"
"I'll make sure you never tempt another man again. Girls, let's sew her up down there. I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong."
Siena brutally attacked me at the salon before dragging me to the engagement party.
"Now you'll see who Troy truly cares for."
Siena pressed her foot against my face, humiliating me thoroughly, while the guests around us erupted in laughter.
As Siena was reveling in her victory and continuing to assault me, Troy finally arrived.
I gazed at Troy, feeling on the brink of death.
"This engagement party is over!"