After scolding me, she ranted about high prices and claimed my husband’s money barely covered costs. I knew the money was sufficient for me and the baby, but she shared it with her sister-in-law nearby so they could afford more meat and fish.

The day I walked out of my husband’s home

Before my mother could arrive, my mother-in-law barged into the room, scolding and demanding:

– “All the money my son gave is finished. I even had to dip into my own savings for you and the child, so you must return it. Plus, the electricity and water bills increased this month because of your stay. You need to give me 3,000 rupees more to make up for it.”