Chapter 22

‘Why is Lisa worthy of an apology?’ Michelle wondered. “Dad, please don’t be angry. Michelle will apologize.” Jeffrey sensed the tension and hastily pulled his wife toward Lisa. “Michelle and I sincerely apologize to you, Lisa. It was our fault for misunderstanding you. “It won’t happen again. As an older family member, I was too harsh in my tone. I’m sorry.” He hugged Michelle after finishing his statement and added, “Apologize to Lisa now!” Michelle clenched her teeth, feeling humiliated and defiant. However, she knew her husband and father-in-law would not forgive her if she did not apologize to Lisa. "I'm sorry, okay?" Finally, she mustered the courage to speak up, her eyes welling with tears. Then she pushed her husband away and ran out of the house. Helpless, Jeffrey went after his wife. Melissa felt distressed when she witnessed her daughter-in-law’s outburst. “Aren’t we family? Was it necessary to push Michelle like that?” Lisa was puzzled. “We’re family? Then why did you