She asked me to pay for toilet paper while I was babysitting – my answer completely stunned her.

When my daughter-in-law handed me a roll of toilet paper and said, “You’ll have to pay for what you use – this isn’t a free hotel,” I blinked, certain I’d misunderstood.

I was there to babysit the grandchildren so she and my son could enjoy one of their few evenings away from home—something I always did willingly and without expecting anything in return.

My son remained silent, clearly concerned, and I simply smiled, reached into my purse, and handed him the money. It wasn’t about the price, but the principle. That evening, as I drove home, I couldn’t help but reflect on how simple acts of love became a business transaction.

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