My Mother Announced That All 13 Relatives Were Coming to Stay at Our Beach House for Two Weeks, Even After My Wife Said Our Daughter Was Sick.

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Me: Emily said Lily was sick in the chat.

Evan: Dad said you always exaggerate when you don’t want to help.

I leaned back from the screen.

That was their pattern.

My parents did not simply make demands. They prepared everyone in advance so that any refusal would appear selfish or disloyal.

Evan sent another message.

Evan: I’m sorry. We should’ve continue reading …