Holding the paper high for everyone to see, her eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint as she began reading the demands aloud. Rule number one required a hot, homemade meal every single evening, banning takeout entirely. Rule number two insisted on perfectly ironed clothes hung neatly in the closet, while others commanded the bride to maintain her figure, keep the house spotless, and never complain. The groom turned crimson in his seat as nervous laughter filled the hall. The bride stood frozen, staring at her new mother-in-law in total disbelief. Just as the tension reached a boiling point and guests wondered if a family feud was about to erupt, the mother-in-law paused, lowered the paper slightly, and prepared to reveal the ultimate truth.
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