After three years of saving, my husband Greg and I moved into our first home, a cozy place perfect for starting our family, especially with our baby on the way. At our housewarming, Greg’s sister Tessa cruelly said I didn’t “deserve” the house because Greg’s higher income paid most of the mortgage, dismissing my contributions and calling me an outsider who “lucked out.” Her resentment stemmed from feeling replaced in Greg’s life. Shocked, I froze until Greg
fiercely defended me, saying, “She’s not lucky. She’s loved. She’s my wife,” and warned Tessa against disrespecting me again. His parents and nephew Jacob supported me, condemning Tessa’s cruelty. She left angrily, refusing to apologize. Later, her half-hearted text blamed me for the drama. Greg reassured me I belong, saying, “You don’t have to earn your place. You’re my everything.” Though Tessa may never accept me, I have a loving husband, supportive in-laws, and a true home built on love, not just a house.
