When my brother asked me to watch his kids while he went to the Maldives, I had a bad feeling\u2014but agreed out of obligation. Tyler and Jaden showed up acting like spoiled celebrities, sneering at our home, food, and even my son Adrian\u2019s kindness.<\/p>\n
They mocked everything\u2014our dinner, Adrian\u2019s old laptop, even our furniture\u2014treating us like second-class citizens. Adrian tried to include them, but they made him feel small. I stayed quiet and counted the days.<\/p>\n
On the last morning, they refused to wear seatbelts. I pulled over and refused to drive. Even after their dad yelled at them over the phone, they pouted until they gave in\u2014too late to catch their flight.<\/p>\n
When my brother blamed me, I finally told him off. Later, Tyler texted Adrian: \u201cYour mom\u2019s insane.\u201d I just smiled. \u201cNo, sweetheart,\u201d I said. \u201cI\u2019m just not their maid.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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