After all, we had already been discussing our marriage. Troy and I had met each other's parents and added each other as friends.
When I received a message from Troy's mother, I was still thinking if there was something wrong. But when I saw the content, I couldn't help but frown.
[Wendy, Troy works hard to earn money. As a daughter-in-law of the Shaw family, you must learn to be thrifty and manage the household well.]
[There are many high-end things in the big city. It's just a New Year's Eve. You shouldn't buy and spend everything.]
[You know, as a woman working hard in Atlanta, if it weren't for Troy, it would be difficult for you to live this kind of quality life on your own, right?]
The entire screen was filled with this short essay, and every word and sentence was accusing me of spending too much money.
Being scolded for no reason, I felt a bit angry.
I had been with Troy for so many years, and I had long known that we had no support.
I lived with him in a narrow rental house and commuted by subway.
Although my monthly salary was considered top-notch in the company, I was not willing to buy expensive cosmetics, and I had never asked for gifts on holidays or anniversaries.
Even when preparing for the wedding, I only looked at the few wedding planning companies with the best cost performance.
I did these in order to buy a house that belonged to both of us as soon as possible.
What did I do wrong to make her scold me like this?
Just because Troy sent me 40-dollar red envelope?
But 40 dollars was not even one percent of my monthly salary.
I suddenly remembered a blogger I saw on a short video just now.
She asked her boyfriend to book the top floor of the tallest building in Atlanta just to watch a magnificent drone show.
After a trip, at least one or 400 thousand dollars was needed.
The comments section was full of self-proclaimed slaves joking.
I didn't have any emotions at that time.
But now, I still envied that girl a little.
If I had money, I probably wouldn't have to be called materialistic for receiving so little money now.
