My Sister-In-Law Invited My Kids to Her Fancy House With a Pool for the Holidays — But When I Arrived Unexpectedly, I Was Sh0cked

 

When my sister-in-law, Candace, called and invited my kids to spend a week at her luxurious home, I thought it was the perfect opportunity.

Her house was massive—six bedrooms, ten acres, and a pool that looked like something out of a magazine.

I imagined my daughter, Annie, ten, and my son, Dean, eight, splashing in the water, playing on the trampoline, and bonding with their twelve-year-old cousin, Mikayla, over video games and late-night snacks.

Candace sounded upbeat. “Mikayla’s been so bored. It’d be great for her to have them around.”

I hesitated. “Are you sure it’s not too much trouble?”

“Not at all! You’d actually be doing me a favor.”

That settled it. I started packing with excitement. I sent the kids with snacks, swimsuits, and even gave each $150 for fun.

Wanting to keep things equal, I slipped the same amount to Mikayla when I dropped them off. I believed in showing gratitude through actions, not just words—something my mom always taught me.

Annie hugged me tightly before running inside. “Thanks, Mom. This’ll be the best week ever!”

Dean was already eyeing the pool eagerly.

Candace chuckled. “They’re ready to dive in. Mikayla, show them to their rooms?”

She nodded, and I left feeling good. I imagined a week full of joy, bonding, and sunshine.

But I couldn’t have been more wrong.

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