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

“Thank you so much, Grandma! This is the best present ever!”

Sharon’s smile tightened at the edges.

“No, sweetheart. Not like that.”

The room went quiet.

Not birthday-party quiet. Something heavier.

Abby blinked, confused. “What?”

“I’m teaching you gratitude, sweetheart!” Sharon said loudly, turning slightly so the other adults and kids could hear.

She expected applause for this parenting lesson.

Abby’s hands started trembling against the box. “But… I did say thank you…”

“Not the right way,” Sharon repeated, her voice syrupy sweet but her eyes serious.

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