I Fell for My Daughter-in-Law’s Grumpy Neighbor, but Thanksgiving Exposed the Awful Truth About Our

Living with my son Andrew and his resentful, pregnant wife Kate was tense. I criticized her constantly, unaware of the strain I caused. One day, grumpy neighbor Mr. Davis unexpectedly invited me to dinner. We bonded over jazz, danced, and soon became inseparable, filling my days with joy. On Thanksgiving, I overheard Kate thanking Peter for “putting up with me” in exchange for a record player—a plan she and Andrew devised to distract me.

Furious, I confronted them. Peter admitted he initially agreed but had truly fallen for me, saying I’d changed him for the better. Despite my anger, I realized I loved him too. I forgave him, and we kept the record player, celebrating every Thanksgiving with music and a stronger bond.