I never imagined that a simple act of kindness—inviting my husband’s cousin Victoria to stay with us during her university years—would unravel the fragile threads holding my marriage and sanity together. What began as a gesture of goodwill quickly spiralled into a daily battle for space, respect, and understanding, forcing me to confront uncomfortable truths about loyalty, boundaries, and my own sense of self. Now, as the walls of our home echo with tension, I’m left wondering if some favours are simply too costly to grant.