Daughter-In-Law Was Acting Meanly Towards the Mother-In-Law, so the Old Woman Decided to Give Her a Lesson
Lucy found solace in her son and daughter-in-law’s home after the loss of her husband Ron. Unready to live alone, she moved in with them, contributing the rent from her own house to show gratitude to her son, Connor, who was working long hours as an IT technician. Living with her daughter-in-law, Eve, who was a housewife, Lucy initially experienced a warm and caring atmosphere.
Connor, considerate of his mother’s well-being, assigned her a room on the first floor to spare her knees from the stairs, carrying her luggage during the move. Eve, initially attentive and kind, handled household chores and declined Lucy’s offers to assist.
However, as time passed, Lucy noticed a change. Eve started assigning tasks, treating Lucy more like a maid than a family member. The breaking point came when, a few days before Christmas, Eve ordered Lucy to do the laundry and buy groceries for a gathering without consulting her.
Realizing she had become more of a servant than a guest, Lucy decided to impart a lesson to Eve. Drawing from her experience in a large family, Lucy showcased her cooking skills on Christmas, preparing a feast for the upcoming celebration.
As the guests praised Lucy’s culinary talents, Eve couldn’t hide her envy. During the post-dinner cleanup, Eve approached Lucy to express her realization and apologize for taking advantage of her.
Lucy, smiling, acknowledged Eve’s apology and emphasized that, despite her willingness to help, she was aging, and her knees weren’t what they used to be. Eve, having learned her lesson, admitted her oversight and suggested they work together as a team, valuing Lucy’s contributions to the household.
In the end, Lucy’s subtle but effective lesson brought understanding and cooperation between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, fostering a more harmonious family dynamic.