I Said “No” To Babysitting Once For A Doctor’s Appointment. My Son’s Response: “The Locks Have Been Updated. Please Don’t Come By Right Now.” So I Came Back A Week Later… With A Realtor To Sell The Very House I BOUGHT FOR THEM.

I gripped the edge of the table tightly. My knee had been hurting these last few weeks. Every step felt like a needle in the bone.

The doctor had scheduled me last month, and I had already postponed twice because of favors for Laura. This time, he was clear. Mrs.

Olivia, if you don’t come in now, your knee could be seriously damaged. I took a deep breath and tried to speak softly. “Oh, honey, I have a doctor’s appointment this weekend.

It’s my knee checkup. The doctor said it can’t be put off any longer.”

Silence. A long, uncomfortable one.

I could hear Laura’s breathing on the other end. Her voice got lower—not out of concern, but with a tone that chilled my blood. “Oh, so Mom’s health is more important than her son’s family.

Is that it?”

I was stunned as if I had been slapped. “What are you talking about, Laura?”

I tried to explain, my voice trembling. “I’ve already postponed twice and it really hurts now.

I can’t stand for long.”

She sighed. That sigh—loaded with mockery—was one I’d heard so many times. “Fine, Mom.

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