Mother-in-Law Knows Best
Responsibilities don't just disappear because you're "in love."
After I embarrassed Hailey in front of Wendy, she went full suck-up mode with Claudia. The second Claudia got home, Hailey practically glued herself to her, offering a back massage like her life depended on it.
"Claudia," she chirped, all fake sweetness, "I talked to my parents. They're coming over Sunday to discuss the wedding and the bride token."
Classic Hailey, trying to back Claudia into a corner with zero warning. But Claudia didn't even flinch. She just kept watching TV like Hailey wasn't even there.