My Ungrateful Daughter
To ensure fairness, my daughter said that she would draw lots to choose whose family to spend the New Year’s with every year.
However, for the past nine years, she had spent the New Year’s with her in-laws.
The latest draw was no different.
On New Year’s Eve, my daughter gave me specific instructions.
“Mom, we’re spending the New Year’s with my in-laws. We’ve made a reservation at the most expensive restaurant in town. Please help me save some money. You can just make some food at home for your dinner.”
Hence, on New Year’s Eve, I ate alone while watching TV at home.
When I stood up, I accidentally knocked over the raffle box.
All the lots inside the box had my daughter’s handwri