Unexpected visit
Emily inhaled deeply as she gathered the strength to ring the bell in front of Johanna’s house. By showing up without warning, she hoped to surprise Johanna and perhaps start a real conversation. Emily was more than simply a daughter-in-law now; she was a mediator looking for harmony for her expanding family.

Unexpected Visit
Setting boundaries
Emily immediately put Clara’s recommendations into practice after entering. She gently outlined her limits and stressed the value of their family living together in harmony. Despite her wish for peace, she made it plain that she would not put up with any actions that endangered the safety of their family by speaking with a firmness that even she found surprising.

Setting Boundaries