Throughout our family’s journey, my husband has been a distant figure, working in a foreign country since shortly after our marriage. He provided us with substantial financial support, which I invested wisely in construction. Simultaneously, I took on a demanding job at a school, working one and a half shifts, ensuring our family’s stability. With my earnings, I managed our daily expenses, paid bills, and cared for our beloved son.
Using the money my husband sent, I embarked on two significant projects: building a home for our retirement and another for our son’s future. Our son eventually enrolled in the capital’s university, and I eagerly awaited the day he’d bring home a daughter-in-law, adding a woman’s presence to our household.
When my son introduced me to his fiancée, I had reservations about her. She seemed overly pampered. However, my relationship with my daughter-in-law underwent a dramatic transformation after the birth of my grandson. While my heart hadn’t initially made room for him, I recognized Harmony’s need for support and saw that she had no one else in our city. I gladly lent a hand, and Harmony welcomed my assistance with gratitude. It wasn’t a fairy tale, but it was a time of happiness and cooperation.
However, our story took an unexpected turn. One day, during a routine visit, I found Harmony in tears, and my son, once full of joy, appeared troubled. He explained that he had fallen in love with someone else and intended to divorce Harmony. Perhaps he expected me to side with him and evict Harmony and my grandson, but I surprised everyone by choosing a different path – one that honored my efforts and upheld our values.
In a pivotal decision, I wrote a will in favor of Elena, or rather, in favor of my grandson, appointing Elena as his temporary guardian. Now my son faces a difficult choice: either he remains part of our family or walks away with nothing.
