Mothers have instincts, and mine was screaming at me that something was wrong. My daughter, Beverly, had started acting differently, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that my mother-in-law, Cheryl, had something to do with it. Desperate for answers, I installed a hidden camera—and what I uncovered shattered my world. Lies, manipulation, and betrayal ran deeper than I ever imagined.
A Seemingly Innocent Offer
Life had been running smoothly, or so I thought. My husband, Jason, and I worked full-time, and our four-year-old daughter, Beverly, was thriving at daycare. Then, out of the blue, Cheryl made an offer that seemed too generous to refuse.
“Why don’t I take Beverly on Wednesdays?” she suggested over dinner. “It’ll give her a break from daycare and allow us to bond. It’ll be good!”
Cheryl and I had never been particularly close. She had always been polite, but there was an unspoken tension between us. Still, she was family, and I wanted to believe she was acting in good faith.
At first, everything seemed fine.
But then, Beverly started changing before my eyes.
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Strange Behavior Begins
It started with little things.
“I only want to eat with Daddy, Grandma, and her friend today,” she said one evening, pushing away the meal I had prepared.
My stomach tightened. “Who’s Grandma’s friend, sweetheart?”
She just smiled secretively and sipped her juice.
Then came the bedtime whisper that made my blood run cold.
“Mommy, why don’t you like our friend?”
My gut clenched. “Who told you that?”
She hesitated before saying something too rehearsed for a four-year-old. “Our friend is part of the family, Mommy. You just don’t see it yet.”
A shiver ran down my spine. Something was happening—something I couldn’t see.
A Gut Feeling I Couldn’t Ignore
The next time Cheryl visited, I casually brought it up.
“Has Beverly made any new friends? At daycare, maybe? She keeps talking about someone.”
Cheryl barely looked up from her coffee. “Oh, you know how kids are. Always making up imaginary friends.”
Her voice was too smooth. My gut told me she was lying.
That night, I made a decision I never thought I’d have to make.
I installed a hidden camera in the living room.
By lunchtime on Wednesday, my hands were trembling as I checked the footage.
At first, everything seemed normal. Bev played with her dolls while Cheryl sipped tea.
Then, Cheryl glanced at her watch.
“Bev, sweetheart, are you ready? Our friend will be here any minute now!”
My heart pounded.
“Yes, Gran! I love her! Do you think she’ll play with my hair again?”
Her.
Cheryl beamed. “If you ask her nicely, I’m sure she will. And you remember, right? What we don’t tell Mommy?”
Bev’s voice was impossibly sweet. “Yes. Not a word to Mom.”
My stomach dropped.
Then, the doorbell rang.
Cheryl smoothed her clothes and opened the door.
And I saw her.
Jason’s ex-wife, Alexa, stepped inside.
The Shocking Truth Unfolds
Beverly ran straight into her arms.
I don’t remember grabbing my keys. I don’t remember the drive home. One moment I was watching my world fall apart on my phone screen, the next, I was storming into my house.
There they were—Cheryl, Alexa, and my daughter—sitting together like some twisted little family reunion.
Alexa turned to me, startled. “Oh. Hi, Martha. I didn’t expect you home so soon.”
She said it casually, as if she belonged here and I didn’t.
“What the hell is she doing here?” I demanded.
Beverly looked up, confused. “Mommy, why are you ruining the union?”
Union? Reunion? I didn’t understand.
Cheryl sighed, as if all of this was exhausting for her. “You always were a bit slow, Martha.”
“What union? What is my child talking about?”
Alexa shifted uncomfortably. “Look, I—”
“Shut up,” I snapped. To my surprise, she did.
Cheryl smirked. “Alexa is the one who was meant to be with Jason. Not you, Martha. You were a mistake. And when Jason realizes it, Beverly should already know where her real family is. Alexa won’t just dump her at daycare. She’ll stay home with her.”
Alexa wouldn’t meet my eyes.
“You manipulated my child, Cheryl! You made her believe I didn’t matter—that we were both replaceable!”
Cheryl raised an eyebrow. “Well, aren’t you?”
Something inside me snapped. If my child hadn’t been in the room, I don’t know what I would have done.
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A Mother’s Vow
I turned to Alexa. “And you? Why? You left Jason! What do you even want?”
She swallowed. “Cheryl convinced me Beverly should know me. That maybe, if Jason and I…”
I took a step forward. “If you and Jason what? Got back together?”
She didn’t answer.
I turned back to Cheryl. “You’re never seeing Beverly again.”
Cheryl tucked her hair behind her ear and smiled. “My son will never allow that.”
I met her gaze, cold and unwavering. “Oh, we’ll see.”
I scooped Beverly into my arms. She didn’t fight me, but she was confused. And that broke me more than anything else.
As I held her close, I made a promise.
No one would take my daughter from me.
Not Cheryl. Not Alexa.
And if Jason wasn’t on my side? Then not even him.
Step into the royal mansion of Kris Jenner, 68, and husband Corey Gamble, 43, in California’s six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home where they live out the rest of their lives with love
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It’s difficult to keep up with the Kardashians, but one designer rose to the occasion by completely renovating Kris Jenner’s six-bedroom, eight-bathroom Hidden Hills, California home. Interior designer Jeff Andrews, who has built the homes of Kourtney, Khloe, and most recently, Kylie, brought Jenner’s concept of a chic yet sophisticated family base camp to life. Andrews’ work is dripping with old Hollywood elegance and richly sumptuous decor. Andrews created what Jenner refers to as “livable glamour,” which allowed her ideal house to become a reality.
Is it true that one house can fit all? The Kardashian-Jenner residence was intended to be a family gathering place, as they have six children and four (soon to be five!) grandkids. “Kris is a fantastic chef, and having a large family meant that the kitchen needed to be both aesthetically pleasing and functional for entertaining,” adds Andrews.The Kardashian-Jenner home is ideal for opulent living, from the glistening crystal chandeliers over the formal dining table to the master bathtub where everything glamorous and beautiful happens.View Photos of Kris Jenner’s House in the Hidden Hills
This spectacular entrance is just another example of how the creator of the reality TV series Keeping Up with the Kardashians never fails to create an impression. Sophisticated Hollywood elegance is exuded by the vintage modern chandelier, multiple staircases, and a black and white checkered floor.
In her family-style kitchen, Jenner prepares classic Kardashian-Jenner family recipes from her cookbook In the Kitchen with Kris ($22; amazon.com). Dedicated to providing food for her expanding family consisting of children, grandchildren, friends, and even her ex-partners, the kitchen features numerous islands and ample countertop space ideal for large gatherings.
The perfect hostess, Jenner added her own unique touches to her dining table. Andrews explains, “Kris had several chandeliers strewn all over the house, so I grouped three of my favorites above the dining table in a subtle, glamorous way.”
According to Andrews, “livability is, to me, having rooms that are loved, used, and visually appealing, but also rooms that you want to be in.” We would love to spend time in the Kardashian-Jenner home’s living room, which has luxurious furnishings and a huge antique fireplace!
Being a “momager” has its challenges, so this working mother manages her time well with her chic workspace. “Her office needed to be both functional and a reflection of her personality because she uses it every day for meetings and as her personal space,” adds Andrews.
A high-class closet is necessary for a high-profile lifestyle. Jenner’s wardrobe boasts a mirrored center island, patterned ceiling, and specific storage shelves with a Birkin to match every blazer—it has plenty space to hold more shoes than we could ever want.
With a focus on a limited color scheme that includes black, white, gray, and a dash of neutral and metallic colors, Andrews claims that “everything works together in harmony.” The main bedroom exudes sophisticated glamor, adorned with cashmere, rich wools, and silk. “Kris enjoys opulent, incredibly tactile, and well-made items,” he continues. “Her house exudes her personality everywhere.”
Jenner has a cosmetics, clothing, and glam area in her master bathroom. The master bathroom, one of the main focus areas for the renovation, strikes a mix between style and utility.
Although even the busiest families find time to unwind, Jenner’s garden is well-known for much more. Jenner’s patio was designed to entertain, as seen by her 58th birthday celebration held there and her yearly, lavish Christmas party.
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