My father-in-law was sick and hospitalized, but my brother-in-law refused to take care of him. I discussed it with my wife and decided to sell the house to pay for my father-in-law's medical bills.
My wife and I have always lived an ordinary life, usually respecting our father-in-law and mother-in-law, and treating our brother-in-law politely.
This makes us feel very uncomfortable.
I went to my brother-in-law several times and persuaded him to come to the hospital for a visit, but he always found all kinds of excuses to prevaricate. Eventually, my wife and I decided that this was not the way to go, so we decided to sell our house and use the money to pay for the medical bills.
When I proposed to sell the house, my wife did not hesitate, she agreed to my proposal, and comforted: "Don't worry, the house can be bought again, my father-in-law's health is a major event in his life."
I was overwhelmed with emotion because I knew it wasn't going to be an easy decision. We ran around a lot and finally found a buyer in the real estate market and signed a contract.
During this period, my relationship with my wife became more harmonious, and we supported each other through this difficult time together.
This incident has put our relationships through a huge test and changed the relationships within the family.
Soon after, we sold the house and got a good sum of money. My wife offered to go to the hospital to see my father-in-law, and I walked in with her.
Why are you here?The father-in-law's voice was weak, but it was full of emotion.
We sold the house to pay for your medical bills. I said.
The father-in-law's eyes were red, "What are you doing here, the house is your home." He struggled to sit up and said as he wiped tears from his eyes.
The health of the family is more important than the house, and this money is nothing. The wife comforted gently.
The father-in-law was silent for a while, and then stretched out his hand with difficulty, "Thank you, I really haven't educated my brother-in-law well all these years."
My wife and I looked at each other and smiled, and shook my father-in-law's hand. At this moment, the contradictions in our hearts seem to disappear, and only the warmth and understanding between family members remain.
During this time, my relationship with my father-in-law became more intimate. Every day after work, I would visit him in the hospital and chat with him.
Our relationship gradually grew from awkward estrangement to intimacy.
I went home and told my wife about the situation. She was also very shocked and angry, thinking that her father-in-law had not been honest with us and made us worry about his condition.
This news made us feel sorry for our father-in-law, who didn't trust us enough and didn't treat us like family.
The contradictions and dissatisfaction in our hearts gradually accumulate, making the originally harmonious family atmosphere tense and sensitive.
My father-in-law noticed the change in our attitude, and he began to ask me why I didn't come to see him anymore, hoping to find out why.
I know I'm not doing it right, but I just don't want you to worry about me. Father-in-law said.
Hearing his explanation, the resentment in my wife and I seemed to dissipate somewhat. We actually know that our father-in-law's original intention was not to deceive us, but to worry about our concerns.
However, this incident also planted an element of instability between us, causing contradictions and friction in our relationship.
Soon after, an unexpected message came. My father-in-law, who is still in the hospital, was diagnosed with severe hepatitis and needed immediate surgery.
When my wife came to consult us, she seemed uneasy and anxious for our advice.
Surgery is so dangerous, why can't you think about it?This is the time when you need the support of your loved ones!The brother-in-law's voice suddenly sounded, with a posture full of righteous indignation.
You are lenient, when your father-in-law was sick before, you went again?I retorted angrily.
Can you handle it?You always think I don't do anything, but I have my own problems. The brother-in-law's eyes flashed with anger, and his voice was full of resentment.
At this critical juncture, contradictions have once again arisen rampant. My wife was worried about my father-in-law while she scolded her brother-in-law, while I was silently pondering.
What can we do in this situation?