The Home They Lost
When I got home from a business trip for Thanksgiving, I discovered that my mother, who had traveled from our hometown to visit me, had been put up in the storage room.
I was about to lose my temper when my mother-in-law, Patricia Fitzpatrick, rolled her eyes first. "Next time your mother comes, give us some warning. What if the neighbors find out we have relatives from the sticks? How embarrassing would that be?"
My mother lowered her head under the scolding, her hands fidgeting helplessly, unsure where to put them.
My husband, Ethan Fitzpatrick, noticed my expression darken and finally lowered his phone, taking his time. "That's enough. Mom's only looking out for us.
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