This time, the initiative was mine.
When I returned home, my mother-in-law greeted me with a bright smile.
“You quit? Wonderful! Emily, I’m so happy today. Go buy a King Crab—we’ll celebrate tonight!”
She gave her orders as if I were born to serve them.
“Sure.”
I didn’t argue, just went out obediently.
At dinner, the Carter family feasted, grease running down their chins, laughing merrily.
“Having a daughter-in-law at home is the best! From now on, Emily can cook us gourmet meals every day!”
“That’s what real life should be like!”
I listened quietly to their chatter and took out a bank card from my purse, placing it gently on the table.
“Dad, Mom, Daniel.”
My tone was soft.
“This card contains all of Daniel’s savings from his years of work—two million in total. Since I won’t be working anymore, please use it for the household expenses.”
In my past life, this card was snatched from my purse and squandered recklessly.
This time, I offered it myself.
My mother-in-law’s eyes lit up instantly, her voice trembling with excitement.
“Oh Emily! You’re so considerate! I knew I raised you well!”
Daniel also looked touched.
“Sweetheart, you’re too good to me.”