When Rebecca saw me, tears welled up and she cried, “This is unbearable! I get up early and work late to take care of you and raise your son. Even if you don’t give me any credit, I’ve definitely worked hard, haven’t I? Meanwhile, what did Elise do? She comes here and scolds me! I’m so old, yet I still have to endure this kind of bullying…”
She cried even harder, “I finally understand. I’m an outsider in this family! I might as well go back home, where at least no one will bully me!”
I was confused and was about to ask about the whole story when Elise emerged from the guest room. Her voice was trembling, clearly furious.
“I’m bullying you? Ask yourself! Who’s been gossiping and slandering my daughter behind her back?!”
She shoved her phone screen in my face. “Look for yourself! What nonsense did she say in the group chat!”
I took the phone and saw the chat history from Rebecca’s Sunset Square Dance group chat. She had screenshotted a recent WhatsApp status post from Elise and complained in the group.