You did a lot of damage and it’s time you return home. You are no longer staying with John and Jenna.” The MIL didn’t object. He then turned to John and said he should be more supportive of his wife who had only given birth to their son five weeks ago.
John, ashamed, agreed. Day by day, things seemed to chill out. When the MIL visited, she was in deed helping around the house, and her visits were brief.
John became more present and supportive, taking an active role in caring for their son and helping with household tasks.
