He threatened to drag out the divorce if I didn't talk to him, forcing me to go back home. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the whole family was sitting on the sofa waiting for me, even his sister was there.
My sister-in-law enthusiastically came over to welcome me and led me to sit down, "Whitney, don't be mad at my brother. I scolded him as soon as I heard about this.
I know you meant well for Charlie and me and my brother, being a man, just didn't understand our girl talk and overreacted."
My mother-in-law chimed in, "Exactly, my dear Whitney, everyone in the Perry Family knows your good intentions. It's just that silly boy who doesn't appreciate you. Listen to me, Bryan is too young to be without a mother!"
My son, who had been sulking in the corner, suddenly rushed over and hugged my leg, crying, "I don't want to be a kid without a mom! I'll get bullied by other kids!"
What a touching scene, full of loyalty and affection. If I hadn't overheard my mother-in-law's words before I entered, I might have believed it.