My MIL Gave My Daughter a Gift for Her 8th Birthday, Then Snatched It Back Seconds Later – I Was Ready to Go Off When My Husband Suddenly Spoke Up

Will nodded, his jaw tight. “I know.”

I stepped closer and lowered my voice. “I’m mad you didn’t tell me.

But I’m proud of what you did tonight.”

He looked up, surprised.

“You didn’t side with your mother,” I continued. “You protected our daughter. And you made it crystal clear that she doesn’t get to play games with Abby’s feelings.”

Will exhaled slowly.

“She’s not seeing Abby alone anymore. Not after this.”

“Good,” I said immediately.

From upstairs, we heard Abby giggle.

Will’s shoulders finally dropped as though he’d been holding tension for years.

“I’m done trying to earn Mom’s love and approval for every little thing,” he whispered. “I’m choosing my family instead.”

I reached for his hand.

“Good. Because we chose you a long time ago.”

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