I live at my son’s house, and I secretly invited his ex-wife to Thanksgiving dinner. His new wife felt insulted, but I told her, “She’s more family to us than you! My grandkids deserve to celebrate with both parents.” Furious, she stormed out of the house, and my son stayed with us. An hour later, the police knocked on the door. My heart dropped when we learned that someone had made an anonymous call reporting a loud family dispute and concerns for the children’s safety.

We were shocked when they began searching the house and even took my son to the station for questioning. Our peaceful Thanksgiving turned into a tragic memory. Eventually, the police realized the children were never in danger and released my son. Later, my daughter-in-law admitted she had made the call to sabotage the evening because she felt unwelcome in her own home. I never imagined she would be so vindictive. I only wanted my grandkids to have a nice Thanksgiving with their mother. Did I do something wrong?