My mother-in-law, Barbara, saw this and came over, looking impatient.
“Are you scolding my son again? He’s a man who has to support his family. He’s not your servant. What kind of attitude is that?”
“If Theo told you to take a taxi, why didn’t you just take one yourself? It’s such a nice day, why ruin it for everyone?”
It turned out that the entire family knew about Theo and Stella. All this time, I was the only one left in the dark.
Seeing my silence, Barbara thought I was feeling guilty and started lecturing me endlessly.
“Men have so much pressure at work, it’s already tough enough. As his wife, you should be a supportive partner. Instead, you’re always causing trouble and picking fights. How are we supposed to live like this?”
“Stella’s parents died trying to save Theo. All these years, who can he talk to about his guilt? You don’t understand, but you’re even jealous of a child. How can you be a mother?”
“I’m putting this out there. If you dare to look down on Stella, you can leave the Baron Family! Don’t even think about getting custody of the child!”
The relatives who had come to give gifts also took the opportunity to lecture me.