My Mother-in-Law Bought Me the Best Mattress – I Was Terrified When I Learned Her True Purpose
When I married Toby, I was lucky enough to have a wonderful mother-in-law, Julia. She was kind, loving, and treated me like a daughter, not just an extension of her family.
Julia’s energy and warmth filled our home, and she loved to cook for us, even when I tried to do the cooking. My own parents lived far away, so Julia became like a second mother to me, especially as Toby and I started trying to have a baby.
Months of trying led to frustration, but Julia was determined to help. She took me to a wellness coach, gave us fertility massages, and even bought us a new mattress to improve our chances. A month later, we found out we were pregnant, and I was overjoyed.
When our daughter, Maddie, was born, Julia was there for us, helping with meals, cleaning, and even Maddie’s early morning feedings. But one night, Toby discovered something strange in our mattress—a small silk bag filled with herbs. It seemed to be related to fertility, and we realized it had likely been placed there by Julia.
This discovery made me question Julia’s intentions. Why had she kept this from me? Toby, uncomfortable with anything supernatural, insisted we get rid of the mattress, burning it to ensure no negative energy lingered.
As the mattress burned, I watched Maddie sleep, uncertain about Julia’s motives and the role the herbs played in our daughter’s birth. What had been intended as a thoughtful gesture now felt like a secret that had left me unsettled.
