Chapter 55

"Watch your mouth, Clarice! You're talking to your in-laws, your husband's parents!" said Terry, who looked annoyed with her.

Clarice realized that she was the focus of attention of all the families gathered. A family that mostly blamed her, but a few supported her. But she wouldn't flinch just hearing and seeing how Terry behaved towards her. She just didn't like being belittled or laughed at by someone.

She took a step forward, as she released Joshua's hand that was holding hers. "I came because of my husband. I've kept quiet enough for this long seeing how you treat me, Terry. And I won't let you, or anyone else smile or laugh at me and Joshua!"

Terry widened his eyes. She had no words to reply to her daughter-in-law who looked angry at her. Moreover, she looked at Joshua who was just silent, watching them.

"Oh, c'mon! Let's just start dinner. It's a pity we're fighting before filling our bellies," Jenny, Joshua's cousin, was one of the more mature and supportive Clarice, mediating