“Sure,” I say. “I hope you told her the same thing, Mom. I won’t provoke her, but don’t expect me to tolerate her toxic behavior for even a single second, because I won’t.” “Toxic?” Mom repeats, outraged. “Don’t even bother denying it,” I warn her. “I have neither the time nor the patience to deal with any of the excuses you’ll make for her. I’ll be there this weekend, and I’ll bring my husband.”
