Kate thought her marriage was built on trust, but one decision shattered that belief. When her mother-in-law asked for rent money, Kate offered to pay half, believing it was a fair gesture. Instead of gratitude, she was called “selfish.” The next day, she discovered an even deeper betrayal—her husband had secretly moved his mother into their home without telling her.
He admitted he hid it because he assumed she’d refuse, brushing it off as “temporary” with no clear end. Now Kate feels cornered in her own house, forced to live with a woman she’s never been close to, while her husband accuses her of lacking support. Torn between compassion and the right to boundaries, Kate wonders if standing her ground makes her selfish—or simply human.
