Chapter 1

My mom was obsessed with doing stand-up.

At my wedding reception, she snatched the mic and unleashed a barrage of jokes.

"Honestly, I admire my new son-in-law. He's a quiet, honest man. He knew my daughter wasn't a virgin, yet he still agreed to marry her!"

"I wonder if he'll be so understanding when he finds out my daughter gives birth to a baby that looks nothing like him?"

Immediately, a ripple of shock spread through the hall.

My fiancé and his family broke off the engagement on the spot, storming out in a rage.

I became the target of everyone's scrutiny, and no amount of explanation helped.

Seeing that she'd completely ruined the happy occasion, my mom grumbled, "Honestly, how narrow-minded! They just don't understand the art of offense!"

My dad, Richard, and my brother, Noah, both nodded in agreement.

"Exactly, how can someone with such a narrow mind achieve anything great?"

"Good riddance! But we're not returning the wedding money; it's for Noah's future wife."

Only I was left shattered. Under the accusing stares of the crowd, I jumped to my death.

When I opened my eyes again, watching my mom, Brenda, spew her nonsense, I gave a cold laugh.

The art of offense, huh? I could play that game too!