Vicious Mother-in-Law VS Powerful Daughter-in-Law

I married George far away. His parents didn't allow me to return to my parents' home for Christmas reunions, so I hadn't returned for five years.

This year, my brother, Paul, was getting married, and the wedding was a week after Christmas.

After discussing with George, we planned to go back on Christmas Day and attend Paul's wedding. We decided to return before the Christmas holiday ended.

I told George's mother, Karen, about my plans a few days in advance. She neither agreed nor disagreed.