At a restaurant, my mother-in-law laughed loudly and told everyone, “She can’t cook and doesn’t belong in our family—she’s basically a stranger,” then told me to get out. The manager hurried over after hearing her and asked, “Would you like me to remove all of them? Just say the word!” Everyone at the table went silent. I smiled and said, “Actually, I own this place. Please escort that woman out.” The room went silent the moment my mother-in-law burst into laughter. Not the kind that warms a roo