Jean was thrilled with her sixth birthday gift—a beautiful pink bike from her grandmother Jacqueline, who was usually stingy. “Only the best for my granddaughter!” Jacqueline declared proudly.
But five days later, Jacqueline showed up and took the bike back, claiming her “golden child” niece Mia wanted one too—and Jean “didn’t deserve it.”
Furious, I hatched a plan with my husband Adam.
We invited Jacqueline over for a fancy dinner and announced we’d bought her a lakeside cabin for her 60th birthday—only to reveal we’d instead put that money away for Jean to replace her bike if stolen again.
Jacqueline stormed out, furious.
The next day, she quietly returned the bike.
Jean’s laughter ringing through the yard was the sweetest revenge of all.