At 43, my husband and I find ourselves in a challenging situation. Our daughter, Emily, who just turned 22, has announced her plans to marry someone nearly our age. As parents, we struggle to accept her decision and fear for her future. This story explores the complexities of love, age differences, and parental concern.
Every visit to my in-laws turns into a weekend filled with chores, leaving me exhausted. Despite looking forward to relaxing weekends, I find myself caught up in endless tasks assigned by my in-laws. It’s a cycle of visits that I dread, yet can’t seem to escape.
After retiring, my husband and I decided to invest in a small property in the countryside near our town. We fixed up the house and put a lot of effort into creating a beautiful vegetable and fruit garden. We planted cucumbers, tomatoes, raspberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries, blueberries, and strawberries, thinking of our grandchildren. However, the reaction from my daughter-in-law was not what we expected, leading to an unexpected turn of events.
