After The Wedding
When Thad’s mother first visited after their wedding, she arrived with a bounty of groceries and prepared a lavish meal. Annie’s response was muted; she quietly refused to touch the food.
Thad observed her shifting the food around on her plate and avoiding his gaze. Later, he found the uneaten meal in the trash, a pattern that continued. With each dinner, Annie’s reluctance persisted, leaving Thad torn between addressing the issue with his wife or remaining silent.