The Father of My Twins Mocked Me for Ordering a $5 Cobb Salad – I Stayed Quiet but Karma Acted

"Something cheap, Rae."

I didn't react to him. I just opened the menu and scanned for protein, finally deciding on a Cobb salad. It was $5. That was it.

Surely, Briggs wouldn't have an issue with that?

"I'll have the Cobb salad, please, Dottie," I said quietly.

Surely, Briggs wouldn't have an issue with that?

"A salad?" Briggs said, barking a loud laugh. "It must be nice, huh, Rae? Spending money that you didn't earn."

I stared at the table, cheeks flushing.

"It's just $5," I said, trying to stay calm for the babies. "I need to eat. The babies need me to eat for them."

"Five dollars adds up," he muttered. "Especially when you're not the one working."