My Father-in-Law Bulldozed My Garden—But Karma Got the Last Word

When my father-in-law Richard destroyed my cherished garden to build an unauthorized pool, I was devastated. He ignored our objections and began construction while Tom and I were away. Coming home to the wreckage was heartbreaking.

But karma wasted no time.

Our neighbor, Mrs. Jensen—who had a long-standing feud with Richard—noticed the construction and tipped off the city. An inspector arrived, confirmed the pool was illegal, and issued a hefty fine.

While filling the hole, workers struck a water pipe, flooding the backyard. Richard slipped into the mud, ruining his suit and his pool dreams in one swoop. He was forced to cover the fine, repair costs, and cleanup.

Eventually, I rebuilt my garden. Mrs. Jensen and I became unlikely friends, and the disaster turned into a favorite dinner story. It brought Tom and me closer—and taught Richard a lasting lesson about boundaries and karma.