Luis chuckled and directly took the phone, saying to his mother-in-law, "When it comes to matters between a husband and wife, even the husband's mother can't really explain it. Everyone has their own version of events, and when they open their mouths, it's never anything good. The way you're talking about Sister-in-law right now is a bit much."
"My dear son-in-law, you're there too!"
"Nancy mentioned earlier that you were busy with something tonight. Did this hold you up?"
"Then she deserves even more of a scolding. It's not like it was anything major, starting a fight and dragging you into it."
Ruth's firepower hadn't diminished one bit; she let out a few sentences laced with a faint, hidden resentment.
According to their plan, she had actually arranged to meet her sister, Eloise, that evening. The mother-in-law had finally opened up her heart.
