“How dare you!” Valerie bellowed and banged on the desk.

Debbie shut her mouth immediately. As the saying goes, “He who talks much errs much.” She wondered whether she had said something wrong that caused Valerie’s fury. But she didn’t say anything wrong.

“Debbie! You are so rude! Didn’t your parents teach you about self-esteem and self-respect?” Valerie’s words cut Debbie’s pride Like a sharp knife.

Her face was hot as she felt both sad and humiliated.

“Grandma, Deb—”

Before Carlos could finish, Debbie interrupted him. ‘Carlos has been yelled at by his family this whole time because of me. I should do something, ‘ she thought. Looking Valerie in the eye, she flashed a smile and said, “Grandma, I don’t think it’s a big deal to leave self-esteem and self-respect behind to be happy.”

Carlos had done a lot for her, and she should repay him. And this was the best way she knew how. By carefully choosing words that they couldn’t argue over, maybe she could stop them from fighting. Maybe she’d even win one for Carlos. Who knew? But it was important that she stood up for herself and for Carlos, not to mention for their marriage.

heard this. Meanwhile,

to fight

was in the wrong, so he had to find

you are? We’re older

Show some respect!”

and sighed

two-way street. You haven’t shown me

that before. His face twitched as he said through gritted teeth, “Fine! You have

Debbie held Carlos’ arm and said playfully, “Honey, your

into Laughter

was eased a little

long faces. It would take more than

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