My mother narrowed her eyes and looked at me with a determined expression:
"Marjorie, you're actually quite nitpicky!"
"Because your brother didn't give you the money reimbursed by his medical insurance, you're angry and deliberately not buying snacks for your nephew! Am I right?"
"You're my child, don't I know you?"
"Your brother and sister-in-law will be home soon. I advise you to put away your petty thoughts!"
As I spoke, the doorbell rang.
My nephew immediately ran to open the door.
It was my brother, who had taken my sister-in-law home for lunch. As soon as my sister-in-law walked in and saw my red eyes, she immediately started to panic:
"Marjorie, are you crying? Do you know it's unlucky for a married daughter to return to her parents' home and cry?"
"Do you want our whole family to suffer with you?"
My brother's face darkened. Just as he was about to speak, my nephew threw himself into his arms, aggrieved.
"Dad, Aunt Sherry is a big liar! She promised to buy me snacks, but didn't want to pay!"
"Not only did she come to our house and eat and drink for free, she also pinned me down and spanked me!"
My brother was furious. Without a word, he rushed over and kicked me in the stomach: