Chapter 3 Sister-in-Law's Scolding

Sister-in-Law’s Scolding

I almost burst into tears several times during the conversation, but I managed to hold myself back and confess.

Rina, who began to treat me coldly.

The countless harsh words that came out of her mouth.

The fact that all the housework was dumped on me.

The fact that she chose a drinking party over our anniversary today.

After telling her all this, I drank the jasmine tea I had brought to moisten my dry throat.

After I finished, I looked at Hana-chan, but she was looking down, and I couldn’t see her expression.

“Hana-chan…?”

Worried, I called out to her, and Hana-chan suddenly looked up. Her face was filled with anger.

“Oh no…!?”

I was so surprised that I let out a loud sound.

It felt like it had been a long time since I yelled out loud.

“Brother-in-law, why didn’t you tell me about this before? No, you should have consulted me, my parents, or someone else!”

“Uh, um… that’s….”

“Maybe you think it’s a nuisance!? We’re a family, you know!? Don’t hide such important things from your family!”

Her shout wasn’t just a scolding.

It was a gentle yet stern word as if she were giving me advice.

Huh? What is it?

I could feel something getting hot in my chest even though I should be angry.

“Brother-in-law is too kind! You should have fought with Nee-chan! Husband and wife are equal! It doesn’t matter if one side is arrogant! If Nee-chan is in that position, you should say what you want to say and do what you want to do! There’s no reason for Nee-chan to complain to you!”

“Ugh…!”

Hearing that, I remember.

The days I spent with Rina.

It’s true that no matter how sad things were, we supported each other, and when we were happy, we laughed together.

I thought that was happiness and that we would never be apart, no matter what.

But do I really believe that now? Both I and Rina.

At least Rina doesn’t think so. I feel that way.

“Brother-in-law! I’m on your side! If Mom and Dad knew how Nee-san behaved, I’m sure they’d support you too! No, it’s not just us! Everyone around you will be there for you….”

I felt something rise from deep inside my hot chest.

This is… yes… it’s a feeling of emotion.

I should have talked to someone instead of keeping it to myself….

“I’m sorry, Hana-chan….”

“Really, my brother-in-law is too considerate of others. Please trust me more… the family?”

Hana-chan chopped me lightly on the head as I bowed, but she smiled.

But the smile was only temporary. Soon her face turned stern.

“Nee-san is really something… Are you out of your mind? After all that lovey-dovey stuff… When did you become such an idiot…!”

While I was thinking that, Hana-chan was scratching her head irritably and making a displeased expression.

And it seems like her tone has changed.

“Ugh, I’m so irritated with Nee-san! What’s more important, a drinking party?! You forgot your important anniversary, can you believe it?! What do you think of your husband, an ATM?! You’re the absolute worst! You used to brag about him so much!”

Gradually, her tone became more and more like Rina’s.

But the crucial difference is the target of her anger.

Although I thought they were good sisters, Hana-chan seemed to be full of resentment towards her sister.

I wonder if it’s just my eyes, but I feel like there’s a black aura behind her.

“That trash Nee-san needs a lecture… but before that…”

After muttering to herself, Hana-chan turned her face to me.

“Brother-in-law, are you going to let her treat you like this?”

“Ah, no… but….”

Hana-chan’s words brought the word “divorce” to my mind.

But somewhere deep inside, I still believe in Rina.

As if she sensed my feelings, Hana-chan sighed in despair.

“Sigh… Brother-in-law, you’re too kind. To still have feelings for such trash Nee-san. Normally this would be a divorce case. This is clearly emotional abuse.”

“Wait, a trash Nee-san….”

“A trash is a trash, right?”

She trashed her sister, but I can’t argue with that.

If you really loved her, you would be angry with Hana-chan, but the fact that I’m stunned instead means that I don’t feel anything for Rina.

“Then how about this?”

Hana-chan’s face, which had been filled with anger a moment ago, disappeared.

Instead, her eyes reflected a mischievous smile.

I wonder what she’s going to suggest….