All Chapters of Confessions of the Heart: Roasting My Sister-In-Law: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

"Are you trying to starve me just to save a little money? Are you hoping I'll die so you can inherit my inheritance and spend it however you want?"My mother-in-law, Ruth Jennings, roared at me with tears brimming in her eyes.At the sight of the half-eaten greasy dishes on the table, my chest tightened with anger.I was about to remind her of her high blood pressure when my sister-in-law, Esmerelda Black, suddenly stepped in front of me. She explained, "I know you don't want me to treat Mom to a nice meal. She's my mother, though. "Clara, you're just her daughter-in-law, so you won't understand how much it hurts to see Mom go hungry."Ruth shot me a glare. "Since you hate me so much, go back to your own family. I'd still like to live a few more years!"'Even if I told Clara that I came to accompany Esmerelda that day and hadn't taken a single bite of the unhealthy food, she'd never believe me. I wasn't her real mother, so she always took things out on me without even knowing th

The reason I wanted Ruth to come out with me was to see a cardiac surgeon.Her high blood pressure had already led to complications—a heart attack. Only a complex bypass surgery could effectively relieve her symptoms.It had taken me a lot of effort to secure an appointment with this doctor, who had a flawless surgical record. I had even told Esmerelda about it, telling her not to let Ruth get into any nonsense these few days.Yet, Esmerelda urged Ruth, "Mrs. Prichett asked me yesterday if Clara was mistreating you. No matter how I explained, she wouldn't believe me. She even said if this goes on, you'll be driven to your death!"With how nosy she is, she might even call the police on Clara. Why not just go this time and clear things up for Clara?"I heard Ruth say inwardly, 'Clara's such a good daughter-in-law. How can the police take her away? I'll just go this time, then. When I come back, I'll apologize to Clara.'A moment later, Ruth looked regretful. "Maybe I should tell Cl

I sat on a bench in the hospital waiting room, anxiously waiting. Esmerelda sat a short distance away, scrolling on her phone. She sneered, "You can cut the act now. Nobody's watching."Just then, the lights in the emergency room went out. Esmerelda lit up like she had just hit the jackpot. However, when she saw Ruth lying on the bed with flushed cheeks, looking healthy, her smile vanished. She muttered, "That old woman sure is tough."I ignored her and focused on Ruth. As night fell, she slowly regained consciousness.Relief washed over me. As I approached to check on her, I was suddenly shoved aside. Esmerelda lunged to the bedside and grabbed Ruth's hand, sobbing dramatically. "Mom, you scared me to death! What would I do if you'd died?"Her panicked antics were completely different from just a few minutes earlier, when she had been hoping Ruth would die.Yet, this time, Ruth forced her hand free and signaled me over. Esmerelda looked at her in disbelief. "Mom, what's the

Ruth didn't disturb me. Instead, she quietly grabbed an umbrella and slipped outside.I shook my head helplessly. Clearly, Ruth still couldn't harden her heart. I threw on a jacket and followed behind.Downstairs, Esmerelda was huddled on the edge of the flowerbed, her arms wrapped tightly around herself. Ruth's eyes turned red. She tossed the umbrella into Esmerelda's lap, her voice icy. "I told you I don't want to see you. Leave, now!"Esmerelda had already seen through Ruth's heart. Sobbing, she threw herself into Ruth's arms. "Mom, I've missed you so much. I didn't dare come here because I was afraid you'd be angry. But you're my mom. How could I stay away forever? "I know I was wrong. I won't make excuses. I just want your forgiveness." With that, Esmerelda begged and punished herself. "I'm sorry. It's all my fault."The slap was merciless, and her cheek swelled instantly. Ruth hurriedly bent down, clutching her and crying in pain.However, over Ruth's shoulder, Esmerel