My Mother-in-Law, My Mom

The Story

Shirley Sterling’s death haunts Arthur Sterling as he abandons his ailing mother for his first love, Chloe Dalton. Diana Sterling honors Shirley’s final wish by burying her in a sunflower field, but Chloe and Arthur disturb the grave to scatter the ashes. Diana exposes their deception at Arthur’s fake funeral and demands a divorce. Lawyer Gavin Pierce reveals that Shirley left her entire estate to Diana. She reclaims the assets, ejects Chloe, and ensures Chloe’s mother faces prison. Arthur remains crippled after Chloe’s failed murder-suicide attempt. Three years later, Diana lives with Gavin. She encounters Arthur in his mother’s hometown. A cold goodbye from Diana triggers Arthur’s fatal breakdown.