The air in the house was thick with tension in the days that followed Roman’s sudden departure. Becky tried her best to conceal her emotions, but Sonia made no such effort. It was evident that her mother-in-law had something on her mind, but for some inexplicable reason, she chose to keep it to herself. However, her piercing glares and snide remarks about childish games and consequences spoke volumes.
Becky couldn’t entirely blame Sonia for her anger. After all, Sonia had every right to defend her son. In a small corner of Becky’s mind, she was even angry with herself for allowing her own anger to escalate to the level it had. Nevertheless, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction in the outcome.
In Becky’s mind, Roman’s frustration and his subsequent departure from the house w
