Luis realized that his mother-in-law no longer cared about his father-in-law at all.
The affair from before was too far in the past; its impact had faded. What she truly cared about were the hardships she had endured over the years while raising her three daughters.
She certainly remembered who was to blame for that suffering. Expecting her to be magnanimous was simply unrealistic. Besides, in a situation like this, anyone who advises you to be the bigger person has some hidden grudge against you.
Just as Ruth was about to speak, Luis patted her thigh and joked, "Mom, why make things harder on yourself by fighting with money?"
Ruth was momentarily stunned, then chuckled and took the envelope back. However, her words remained sharp and cutting:
"That's true. When that Wood guy was in his prime, that bitch took all the perks. Now, he's suddenly acting like a stingy miser; it's almost unbelievable."
