Everly loves her mother-in-law, Victoria, and eagerly helps her with a $2,000 loan when she loses her job. However, when Everly and her husband need the money back months later, Victoria refuses, calling it “shameful to demand money from one’s own mother.”

“How much do you need to get by?” Everly asked, placing two coffee cups on the table. Victoria tearfully explained, “I’ve given that place my all for twenty years,” and requested the loan to cover her rent and bills. Everly and her husband agreed, wanting to help family.

Months later, with a broken refrigerator, Everly called Victoria for repayment. Victoria responded flatly, “It’s shameful to demand money from one’s own mother.” Everly insisted, but Victoria refused.

Everly and her husband decided to subtly teach Victoria a lesson. They started refusing her requests for help, mirroring her logic. Eventually, they publicly confronted her during Harrison’s birthday, asking for the loan repayment in front of guests. Embarrassed, Victoria left the party.

Later, Everly saw the $2,000 in her account. Victoria had borrowed from her sister to pay them back, pressured by questioning friends and family. This experience taught Victoria a valuable lesson in keeping promises.