Meredith receives a shocking housewarming invitation from her sister-in-law, Karen, who demands $1,000 from each guest for a TV she has already bought. Stunned, Meredith vows not to let this slide.
“Can you believe this?” Meredith muttered, holding the elegant invitation. Excitement turned to disbelief when Karen’s follow-up message revealed her expectation: “$1,000 each for a 75-inch 4K TV.”
“She’s got to be kidding,” Meredith fumed. Her husband, David, laughed at the audacity. “Seriously, a thousand dollars?”
At Karen’s party, the TV stood as a symbol of extravagance. Karen hinted at the TV cost throughout the evening. Finally, she cornered Meredith, asking bluntly, “Have you brought the money?”
“A housewarming gift should be thoughtful and within everyone’s budget,” Meredith replied. Karen argued but Meredith stood firm. The couple then devised a plan to teach Karen a lesson.
They gathered the family, collected $1,000 in pennies, and presented them to Karen. Her shock turned to anger, but Meredith explained, “Gifts should come from the heart, not pressure.” Karen reluctantly chuckled, “Lesson learned.”
