Her pointed comment was clearly aimed at me.
I could’ve ignored it, but she just had to push me.
“You old hag, you’re one to talk about gratitude. Let me remind you, if it weren’t for me, you’d have been six feet under by now.”
Rachel’s face paled at my words, and Tyler’s turned dark.
“Sarah, how dare you talk to my mom like that!”
“Why shouldn’t I?” I shot back, glaring at the three of them.
“You think I forgot? That scar on my stomach was from saving her life! And now, what? All of you treat me like garbage.”
Seeing my anger, Rachel finally snapped. “Did I ask you to save me?” she yelled.
“Poor me! I’ve worked so hard taking care of you for nothing, and now I have to listen to your nonsense.”
Mindy stepped in, trying to play the peacemaker. “It’s not like that, Sarah. You’ve misunderstood.”
“Misunderstood?” I laughed coldly. “Oh, you mean like how I misunderstood you having Tyler change your dis or how I misunderstood you wearing the ring Tyler gave me?
“Come on, Mindy. If you’re going to play innocent, at least do a better job.”
“And as for you, old hag, my child’s death is on your hands. One day, I’ll make sure you pay for that.”
With that, Rachel exploded. “Tyler, are you just going to stand there? Look at what your precious wife is saying to your mother!”
Rachel’s dramatic tears only made Tyler angrier. His face was nearly purple as he stepped forward and slapped me hard across the face.
“That’s enough!” he roared. “When will you stop?! Apologize to Mom and Mindy now!”
