I Raised Him for 12 Years; He Sends Me His Wedding Bill
Evelyn Larson's nephew, Maxwell Larson, has been staying at my home for 12 years. On top of sponsoring everything he has in life, I even view him as my own son.
Heck, I'm the one who paid the down payment for Maxwell's new family home.
But on the night we're having a holiday dinner, he throws me a list in front of everyone.
"Uncle Lawrence, I've already hashed out the details with my fiancee's family. We'll be giving her family 700 thousand dollars as a wedding gift. You've raised me for so many years, so you need to prepare this amount for me."
I frown instantly. "Didn't I just settle your down payment for you? Besides, Tiffany's about to get married soon. I need to save some money for her own wedding gift."
But Maxwell instantly smashes a plate out of anger. "Since she's marrying into another family, that means she's no longer a part of this family! Are you saying that you're willing to give your money to an outsider rather than your own nephew?
"If you refuse to agree to my terms, I'll make Aunt Evelyn divorce you right now!"
I turn to look at Evelyn out of instinct, only to see her pulling out a gift agreement that she has already drafted.
"We don't need to prepare any wedding gifts for Tiffany, seeing as she's the one marrying into another family. Max, on the other hand, is the only son of the Larson family. You should give your money to him instead."