My daughter-in-law and I don’t have the best relationship. I’ve always tried to get along with her, but it’s been tough. My son usually takes her side, which doesn’t bother me much — I get it, he learned that from his father, who always had my back no matter what.
Anyway, recently she wanted to visit a friend in another city, and I decided to be nice and lend her my car. Well, you should’ve seen the state it came back in a week later! Scratched, dented, filthy! The inside smelled like a dump!
I lost it and told her she needed to pay for the repairs and cleaning. But can you believe she had the nerve to say the car was already in that condition when I gave it to her?! And of course, my son defended her.
I realized that arguing might push my son away, so I decided to teach Layla a lesson instead. I spent the night researching online and stumbled across an incredible idea. A quick call to the nearby pet shop, and my plan was in motion
When my daughter-in-law, Layla, damaged my car and denied responsibility, I knew I had to take action. Here’s how it unfolded.
Layla had borrowed my car, only to return it scratched and reeking. When confronted, she claimed it was already damaged, and my son, Toby, sided with her. Furious but determined, I decided to teach her a lesson.
That night, I sprayed animal attractant around their home. By morning, wild animals had wreaked havoc. Toby called in a panic, and I feigned surprise, suggesting it might be karma for disrespecting others’ property.
Since then, Layla has treated me with respect, and Toby has been more attentive. Sometimes, a little creativity is the key to restoring balance. What would you have done?
