Hoping to improve things with my daughter-in-law, Emma, I let her use my car. She brought it back covered in scratches, dirty inside, and reeking of something foul. When I confronted her, she lied, and my son, Jake, took her side. Shocked and angry, I stayed calm but decided she needed a wake-up call. I wasn’t going to be treated like a fool.
That evening, I grabbed animal attractant spray from a local shop and headed to their place after dark. I coated their yard, porch, and driveway, then drove off, smiling at what was coming. The next morning, Jake called, stressed about animals tearing up their property and a bad odor. I played innocent, but Emma got the hint.
My clever revenge worked. Emma’s respectful now, and Jake’s back to calling me regularly. No arguments—just a smart plan. That quiet move won back my dignity and taught them respect.
