My Husband Forced My Mom to Sleep on a Mattress in the Hallway While She Was Undergoing Chemo – So I Had to Teach Him a Lesson

She smiled. “Julia, I’ll be fine.

It’s only one night. Daniel is here, and I’ll take it easy. You’ve done more than enough already.”

Her reassurance helped, but I couldn’t shake the knot in my stomach.

I kissed her on the forehead, tucked her blanket around her, and told her I’d call that evening to check in. Then I left, repeating to myself over and over that it was just one night.

The next day, I finished work earlier than expected and decided to come home before lunchtime. I wanted to surprise Mom, maybe bring her something nice to eat from that bakery she loved downtown.

But what I saw when I stepped inside the house is something I will never forget.

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