She’s Not The One
From the moment they met, she had been quick to criticize Jennifer, pointing out perceived flaws and accusing her of laziness. Joe, exhausted by the endless complaints, felt caught in an impossible bind—torn between his loyalty to his wife and his sense of obligation to his mother. His thoughts wandered to Jennifer. Their four years of marriage had been anything but smooth, and recently, the cracks in their relationship had deepened. A nagging sense of unease lingered in Joe’s mind, though he couldn’t quite pinpoint what was wrong.
Trying To Mediate The Mothers
Later that night, as they lay in bed, Joe turned to Jennifer, his brow furrowed with concern. “Are you okay?” he asked gently, his voice soft but earnest. Jennifer managed a weak smile, her lips curving in an effort to reassure him. “I’m fine, Joe. Just tired,” she replied, though her eyes betrayed the storm of emotions churning within. She was strong and fiercely independent, more than capable of handling herself. But Joe knew that when it came to dealing with his difficult mother, even Jennifer could use a little support.