After Rebirth, Stay Away From the Devil Mother

Normally, my sister was the good-tempered and obedient one between us, always doing what our parents said without question.

In my past life, she would proactively transfer money every month without waiting for our mother to remind her.

As we didn't reply, my mother tried another approach. [Your dad's leg hurt yesterday. He went to the hospital for an X-ray. The doctor said he shouldn't do heavy work anymore. What should we do?]

My sister and I still didn't reply. My mother got angry. [We worked ourselves sick to raise you two, and now that you're able to support us, you can't just turn your back on us!]

What a joke. Raised us? What about my brother? Doesn't he need financial support too?

I chuckled. In my past life, I must have been blind, letting my biased parents treat me like that without resistance.

I took a deep breath, ready to argue, but my sister beat me to it.

[I have no money.]

The reply was cold and uncharacteristic of her.

[I'm renting a place near my company, paying three months upfront. My salary isn't enough to cover my living expenses. Calvin and I are saving for a wedding and a house. I have no money. I won't give you any money.]

So, my sister wasn't married yet, and Calvin was her first love.

Unfortunately, in my past life, my parents forced her to marry a rich man from the neighboring village because Calvin was an orphan and couldn't afford the bride price.

My mother didn't expect my sister to stand up to her and was silent for a few minutes.

Seizing the moment, I typed, [I have no money either. Last week was Chris's mother's birthday. I bought her a gold bracelet for 3 thousand dollars. I have no money left. I will give you some money when I have some to spare.]

I did it on purpose. Spending money on my mother-in-law instead of my mother would surely infuriate her.

Sure enough, my mother exploded. [Are you out of your mind? Why did you buy Chris's mother a gold bracelet? You've never bought me anything!]

I sneered. I had never spent much of their money. Elementary, middle, and high school were free because I attended public schools. The scholarship I received at high school was used to buy Nike sneakers for my brother while my sister and I wore hand-me-downs from relatives.

The only blessing was marrying Chris, who truly loved me. My mother-in-law treated me like her own after learning how poorly I was treated by my parents.

That was why, in my past life, I refused to comply and fought back when my parents targeted my in-laws' house.

My husband's family treated me sincerely; I couldn't let my parents exploit them.

[I never bought anything for you? Who did I give my salary to in the first years of working? Who gets my monthly allowance now?]

[Since you don't acknowledge the money I gave you, from now on, I won't be giving you any more. Besides, my sister and I have been away from home for years. Why should we be expected to cover your expenses? Shouldn't our brother be the one supporting you?]

I sent a smiling emoji.

My younger brother, who had been silent, sent the same emoji.

I sneered.

My mother, too angry to type, sent a voice message: [Lara! Chloe! You two come home tomorrow!]

Alright, I was just thinking about heading back.