Did you… kick us out for that?
Of course,” she replied calmly. – Even bribed the nurse to keep him in the hospital longer. And it worked.
You’re sick! – I exhaled.
I think I’m protecting my family. Daniel always listens to me and understands me, like he always does.
I barely made it to the hospital. When I saw my husband, he was pacing up and down the hall with a worried look on his face.
Zhenya! Where have you been?! I don’t have a phone, and I don’t remember your number!
Your mum took your phone. She lied about being sick. She locked me and the kids outside.
He froze.
What? This can’t be happening.
She set the whole thing up. Including the note. And she’s at home drinking tea like a queen.
Why? – he muttered.
Because we have girls,” I said bitterly.
His face turned pale, then poured with anger. Without a word, he stormed off. I followed him.
At home Larissa met us with the same smirk. But when she saw her son’s face, the smile disappeared.
“Mum,” he said coldly. – What did you do?
I just wanted to…
That’s enough! You made me leave my wife and newborn daughters because of a lie! You took my phone, forged the note, locked Zhenya out on the street!
I wanted to protect you! I didn’t want to–
Protect you from my family?! You think my girls aren’t ‘good enough’?! That’s your problem, not mine. You want a son, go have one yourself!
I looked at him in shock. I’d never seen him like that before. But in my heart I felt proud: he took my side.
Pack your things and leave,” he said firmly.
I am your mother!
And Zhenya is my wife. And Ella and Sonya are my daughters. If you don’t want to respect them, you have no place in our lives!
This time Larissa couldn’t say anything. That same evening she left.
Daniel apologised for a long time, changed the locks, blocked her number and even reported that nurse. It wasn’t easy for us, but we got through it all. And then one evening, when I was rocking the girls, I realised: Larisa wanted to destroy our family, but in the end she only made us stronger.