Today Im hosting the New Years Eve dinner with my former daughterinlaw and her children, but I have barred my son from attending. Im busy preparing a Christmas log cake, setting the table, and awaiting the arrival of my beloved former daughterinlaw and her little ones. I baked a cake for my grandchildren and bought presents for them, hoping theyll sing holiday songs at my house and add a touch of cheer to the celebrations. I know that as long as Im able, I will always support them.
While getting the holiday meal ready, I couldnt resist calling my former daughterinlaw to invite her and the kids. I told my son not to come. I had already warned him, after his split from his first wife, that I would not accept another daughterinlaw because, in my eyes, my daughterinlaw is Chloe.
My son divorced five years ago. It was extremely irresponsible of him, leaving for another woman when his youngest child was only a few months old. Of course, he had been cheating on his wife for a long time, feeding her lies.
While Chloe, juggling her two children, kept busy, my son claimed to be working long hours, but in reality he was seeing another woman. Eventually his mistress gave him an ultimatum, forcing him to choose. He packed his bags and left, abandoning his wife with two young children.
From the outset, I sided with Chloe. My son behaved irresponsibly. He pays alimony, but what good does that do? The children need a father and a united family, not just money. He ignored my advice and remarried last year. Everyone assumed I would accept his new wife, but I had no intention of doing so. He recently had another child, yet that has not altered my view of his mistress.
To me, my grandchildren are Chloes children. I dont need any other grandchildren. I even told him he would someday return with his tail between his legs. For now, my son stays away, and I spend the holidays with Chloe and my grandchildren.
My relationship with Chloe and her kids is truly wonderful. We celebrate together, talk on the phone often, and visit each other regularly. Chloe dedicates all her time to her children, and as a grandmother I do everything I can to help raise my grandchildren: I take them in, provide financial support, and assist with their homework. Over the years Chloe has become like a daughter to me; her parents live 600km away and cannot assist her.
Now Christmas is approaching. Im preparing the log cake, setting the table, and waiting for my cherished former daughterinlaw and her children to arrive. Ive baked a cake for my grandchildren and bought them gifts, hoping theyll sing Christmas carols at my home and bring a bit of joy to the festivities. I know that as long as Im able, I will always stand by them.
Today, I’ve invited my former daughter-in-law and her children for the festive dinner, but I’ve told my son he can’t come.
