Months passed, and Helga continued pressuring Mrs. Hanson to change her will, which took a toll on her health.
When Mrs. Hanson eventually passed, Helga made an exaggerated display of grief at the funeral, though her motives were clear to everyone. Soon after, she began pestering Julia, feeling entitled to a larger share of the inheritance.
Julia, fed up, decided on one final move. She called Helga and said, “I’m selling Mom’s house to move to New York. I’ll give you half the proceeds, even though it’s in my name. Does that sound fair?”
Helga quickly accepted. “Thank you, Julia! This will be for the twins’ future!”
The house sold quickly due to its location. A few days later, Julia arranged to meet Helga, promising to place her “share” in a safety deposit box. After Julia moved, she sent Helga the details.
Excited, Helga went to the bank and opened the deposit box—only to find three $1 bills and a note that read, “This is all you deserve.” Her outraged cries echoed through the bank as she realized Julia had cut ties for good.
Lessons from the Story:
- Greed Breeds Loss: Helga’s selfishness left her empty-handed.
- Respect Family Wishes: Julia honored her mother’s intentions despite Helga’s pressure.