My mother-in-law, Donna, had always criticized me, especially about my cooking. Whenever we hosted guests, my dishes mysteriously turned out bad, leaving me frustrated. One night, I caught Donna secretly adding citric acid to my pasta sauce during Simon’s birthday dinner,

Instead of confronting her immediately, I devised a plan with my daughter, Eva. When we served the pasta, I pretended to have an allergic reaction, causing chaos. Eva revealed Donna’s sabotage, shocking everyone. Donna tearfully apologized, and Simon firmly set boundaries, making it clear her behavior was unacceptable. From that night on, Donna genuinely tried to change, and our family grew closer. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a step forward—one that made all the difference