“This is for you,” she said coldly, “for daring to demand food from a woman who has barely gotten up after her surgery.”

The man froze, completely stunned.

— “You are mistaken,” she continued, looking him straight in the eyes. “This is not your kitchen and not a hospital. This is my daughter’s home. And the master here will not be you, nor your mother, nor your sister. Stop turning my daughter’s life into hell. Pack your things and get out. My daughter doesn’t have the courage to say it, but I will not allow her to live with you any longer. Tyrant and coward.”