The day my mother-in-law discovered she had uterine cancer, she packed up and moved in to our home. “I don’t have much time left. I’m all out of hope!” she choked out. “You’d be cruel to kick me out. Show me some mercy!” I looked at my speechless husband, then at my beloved son I had raised with so much love and care. I asked them, "What do you guys think?" My husband silently made a grim expression and grabbed my arm. “How long are you going to hold on to that little incident that happened after Everett was born? Mom's already so sick." My son echoed his sentiment, “Grandma doesn't have much time left. Of course we have to take good care of her!" I smiled at them and said, “Alright. You guys can take care of her if you love her so much."
View MoreI watched Rowan push Angeline hard and yell, "Get lost!"Everett's head was still bleeding. He glared at Rowan and Angeline fiercely and screamed, "It's all your fault! I hate you so much!"Despite Everett yelling at him, Rowan still insisted on taking him to the hospital. I did not care about how Everett would fare after the beating. I contacted the moving company while they were at the hospital and headed straight to the house. I packed up all their belongings and threw them out. After clearing the house, I signed the contract with the buyer.After all this was done, I dropped by for a house viewing and bought myself a new place.I had been busy all day, and before I had time to take a breath, I heard from my colleagues that my ex-husband’s family had put up a banner in front of my company. It caused a huge commotion.When I arrived, Rowan was holding a loudspeaker, imitating my cunning methods to force me to show up. He wrote on a banner that he wanted me to pay him back the
"This slap is ten years overdue.” Without waiting for her reaction, I slapped her again and said, "With this slap, you and I are now even. Get out of my house, or I’ll send you to jail!"I turned around and left.Barely a few steps later, Everett caught up and said, "Mom."I stopped and watched my son approach me. "Do you have anything else to say?""Mom." Many emotions passed over his face. “I don't know what to do."I didn't know Grandma was that kind of person." Everett stepped closer to me. "I'm so ashamed of her. Please take me with you. I don't want a criminal grandma and a father who can’t keep a roof over our heads. I know you love me the most, so take me away with you."When Everett said this, he didn't notice Rowan was hurrying over. I smiled. "Oh, you don't like your dad?""I've been unhappy with him for a long time,” Everett said to himself. "How can someone who can't even afford a $4000 game console deserve to be my dad? Mom, I’ll definitely treat you well from no
Angeline paused.I continued and said, "If you really piss me off, I don't mind sending you to jail to live out your remaining years."If I were you, I would pray to the heavens and beg for mercy every day. Keep your foxy little tail between your legs and start being a better person. If you really don't know how to be a good person, just be an animal. Don't mess with me!"Angeline lost it and screamed, "Ahh! Daphne Swan, I'm going to get you!"Before Angeline could finish scolding me, I continued, "Back then, you threatened me by strangling Everett, and you even pretended to have uremia to blame my family. Are you sure you want me to settle old scores?"The phone hung up before I could finish. I knew for sure that Angeline was scared.I laughed.As I looked up at Lily, she smiled and gave me a thumbs-up. "Babes, that was awesome."I blew my hair from my forehead and said, "Yeah, it was."Not only did I block every single member of the Delmont family, but I ended the trip early
I smiled and sat on the windowsill, watching the stream flowing beneath the quaint little bridge outside. My thoughts drifted back to the day Angeline broke into my room with a thug and put her claws around Everett’s neck, threatening me fiercely."Daphne, if you don't obey him, I will kill your son."Angeline threatened Everett's life. I watched Everett wriggle helplessly in Angeline's arms, frightened to the verge of tears. I noticed the disgusting thug who was standing very close to me, smiling lewdly. In the end, I gave in for the sake of my son. I tossed away the scissors in my hands and allowed him to manhandle me. Fortunately, Rowan came home before the situation escalated to the point of no return. He grabbed a cleaver from the kitchen and struck it on the door, forcing the thug to leave. However, he learned about the entire incident through Angeline’s crocodile tears.Angeline had lost too much money gambling. She could not pay it back, so she came up with this dirty idea
"Rowan." I handed him the divorce agreement I had prepared and said, "Sign this. Then, you can honor your mother however you wish."Rowan looked at the agreement in his hand and said sharply, "Daphne, I’ve been way too lenient with you, haven’t I?”Furious, he yelled, "Don't think you can trample all over me just because things didn’t go your way back then! If you really divorce me, you’ll be damaged goods that no one wants! How dare you think you’re so great!”I turned toward Angeline, expecting the obviously gleeful expression on her face.Everett immediately sided with Rowan and blamed me too. He said, "If you really want to divorce Dad over this, the only thing I’ll regret is that I came out of your belly!”Everett's eyes were filled with disgust for me as he said, "How could I have such an evil mother? What a shame!"In the past, I would have wanted to die if Everett ever said such words to hurt me. However, all I could see as I looked at him now was his resemblance to Angel
Everett had chosen some beautiful words to make his point. Angeline was very happy.They sounded like a happy family, but their joy was built on my pain. Angeline’s evil laughter was like daggers to my heart."Don't argue with your mother." Angeline continued to express her fake kindness and said, "Even though she’s quite petty and likes to hold onto grudges from years ago, she’s still your mother. She can’t help thinking about what happened after you were just born."Angeline began to break into sobs as she spoke. "I thought she would eventually change. I could accept it if she never did, but she actually got even worse!”I stuffed the last of my clothes into my suitcase and recalled that fateful day.Angeline had discovered that I was secretly feeding stray dogs. She was furious. Thinking that I would harbor germs from being in close contact with dirty animals and harm her dear unborn grandson, she chased the poor dogs with a kitchen knife. She intended to stab those poor puppie
Rowan got upset when Angeline cried. He tried to patiently comfort her. The more attention Angeline was given, the prouder she became. She spoke like she was the victim, but her eyes were full of spite and provocation.She wailed, "Rowan, your father died so young. I struggled all my life to raise you alone. I guess my duty as a mother is complete now!“I’m old and dying now. I’m not asking to be treated like your father was. I just want to spend more time with you and Rowan, but it’s okay. It's all my fault, after all. I made you and your wife argue. I'll just see myself out!"I knew Angeline would not leave, so I stepped forward and grabbed Rowan, not allowing him to interfere.Angeline walked to the door but saw me holding onto Rowan. She plopped down on the ground and started crying all over again."There goes your conscience! Rowan, you can't forget your mother even though you have a wife! Boohoo!”Angeline would never leave. This was not the first time she had done this.
I pushed open my front door after a long day of work to find Angeline Delmont, my mother-in-law, smiling at me. She sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, snacking on some peanuts. "Oh Daphne, my dear daughter-in-law! You’re finally back."My expression froze. Before I could wonder what she was doing here, she had already gotten up from the sofa and walked toward me. "Are you surprised? You didn’t expect to see me here, huh?"Your husband and son personally requested I come over. Are you upset?" Angeline said proudly, "Do you know what family means? Blood is thicker than water. An outsider like you could never break the bond among my son, my grandson, and me!”Angeline's face was as disgusting as ever. Her expression made me feel sick to my stomach. I did not have time to ask her anything before my husband, Rowan Delmont, and my son, Everett, left the room they were in to join us.Rowan's and Everett’s laughter stopped abruptly the moment they saw me. A suffocating silence engulf
I pushed open my front door after a long day of work to find Angeline Delmont, my mother-in-law, smiling at me. She sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, snacking on some peanuts. "Oh Daphne, my dear daughter-in-law! You’re finally back."My expression froze. Before I could wonder what she was doing here, she had already gotten up from the sofa and walked toward me. "Are you surprised? You didn’t expect to see me here, huh?"Your husband and son personally requested I come over. Are you upset?" Angeline said proudly, "Do you know what family means? Blood is thicker than water. An outsider like you could never break the bond among my son, my grandson, and me!”Angeline's face was as disgusting as ever. Her expression made me feel sick to my stomach. I did not have time to ask her anything before my husband, Rowan Delmont, and my son, Everett, left the room they were in to join us.Rowan's and Everett’s laughter stopped abruptly the moment they saw me. A suffocating silence engulf...
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