I’ve never had the easiest relationship with my mother-in-law, Laura. She’s the kind of woman who thinks she’s always right, no matter the subject. She inserts herself into everything — our marriage, my cooking, even how we raise our dog. But nothing could’ve prepared me for what she did on our second wedding anniversary.
We had a small party with close friends and family. Everything went well — surprisingly, even Laura behaved. Before leaving, she handed me an envelope with a smile and said, “It’s a little something, just for you.” I thought, Oh, how sweet. Maybe she’s finally warming up to me.