Natalie was shocked when her husband gave his mother their house key. When she objected, his mother retorted, “I paid for this house!” Her husband sided with his mother, leaving Natalie powerless.
On a work trip, Natalie returned to find expensive decorations missing. Checking a secretly installed camera, she saw her husband and his mother packing items from the house.
When confronted, he defended his mother, claiming she was offended by Natalie’s initial refusal and took back wedding gifts. Natalie now wonders—was wanting privacy in her own home too much to ask?