Abandoned By Her Family
When Mildred’s family left her at the care facility, it seemed like they had left her all alone. She had been there for two years, and none of them visited her. They rarely called her anymore.
But there was one person who supported her during that time: her grandson, Thomas.
Her Loving Grandson
Mildred saw Thomas as a kind and caring child. While everyone else abandoned her, he remained by her side. He would visit her every weekend and call her whenever he could.
Getting messages from him always brightened Mildred’s day. However, she later discovered that Thomas wasn’t as perfect as she believed.
A Bad Case Of Dementia
Mildred had a severe case of Dementia, and it had worsened a lot in the past few years. This was why she believed her family had abandoned her.
Unfortunately, the truth brought a lot of sadness and made her want to seek revenge.
Seen As A Burden
Whenever Thomas visited Mildred, he would often tell her that the family considered her a burden and wanted nothing to do with her.
Those words hurt her deeply, especially when she heard the bitterness in their voices during phone calls. It felt as if Thomas was the only person who still cared about her.
Uninvited
Thomas also shared with his grandma that the family was displeased with his visits. They were so unhappy about it that they stopped inviting him to family gatherings.
It appeared as if he was facing the same mistreatment as her. However, the reality was quite different. It was just another aspect of his intricate network of deceit and falsehoods.
Resentment
Due to Thomas’ accounts, Mildred began to develop resentment towards her family. She felt awful knowing that he was being treated as a stranger despite being there for her.
In Mildred’s perspective, it seemed like Thomas was sacrificing a significant part of his life just to bring her happiness, and this deeply unsettled her.
Such Sadness
During one visit, Thomas went as far as telling Mildred that her family had made the decision to place her in the care home because they anticipated her passing away soon. This revelation deeply saddened her.
Mildred was aware that she likely had only a few years remaining, but hearing that her children discussed her in such a manner felt like a painful blow to her emotions.
Frequent Visits
Mildred proposed to Thomas that he should follow the example of the rest of the family and distance himself from her, but her grandson refused to entertain the idea.
Instead of abandoning her like the others, he increased the frequency of his visits and phone calls. This became particularly evident as Mildred’s condition worsened. It was during this time that she began to notice certain things.
Mentions Of Money Problems
Every now and then, Thomas would mention that he was having money problems. He claimed that he had lost his job and that he was having difficulty paying his mortgage.
That made Mildred feel even worse. She thought it was partly her fault and felt that she needed to do something to help her devoted grandson.
A Guilt Trip
After pondering for a few days, Mildred contemplated her choices. Although she wasn’t wealthy, when she considered all her assets, it amounted to a reasonable sum. She concluded that it would be just and fair to leave her entire inheritance to Thomas.
In her opinion, her sons did not deserve it. Where had they been all those years? Thomas had been by her side throughout it all.
Not So Innocent
Mildred believed that her family deserved punishment for abandoning her and attempting to prevent her grandson from visiting. She viewed him as the only person she had left.
However, what Mildred failed to realize was that she was being deceived by the one person she trusted the most. Thomas wasn’t as innocent as he seemed, and her sons were simply acting based on what they thought was the right course of action.
Certain Doubts
Despite her advanced age and the impact of her condition, Mildred couldn’t shake off her inner turmoil. Deep inside, she held onto the belief that her sons were not truly cruel.
Mildred couldn’t help but question the truth of what Thomas had told her. She began to consider the possibility that her dementia had caused her to misinterpret or forget certain events. Maybe her sons had indeed visited her, but her memory failed her. If only she could know the truth for certain…
Her Original Plan
Initially, Mildred had intended to divide her inheritance among her sons. It was her intention that they would then distribute it among their own families and decide how much each of their children would receive.
However, due to the way her sons had treated her, Mildred felt they no longer deserved her inheritance. She had firmly made up her mind. She decided that she would give everything to her grandson, as she believed he deserved it more than anyone else.
Difficult To Alter
However, Mildred faced a significant challenge in altering her long-standing will. The process was not as simple as she had hoped.
When Mildred initially created her will, the legal landscape and regulations were different from the present. Various rules and conditions were attached to the will, posing a major obstacle that Mildred desired to avoid.
The Stipulations
The problem Mildred was trying to avoid was the fact that her sons would be informed of her intended changes to the will. However, that was not the worst part.
In addition to being notified, her sons had the legal right to object to the proposed alterations since they were the sole beneficiaries mentioned in the will. Mildred hoped that her sons would understand her decision instead of opposing it, as she wanted her wishes to be respected.
Setting It All Up
Mildred was determined to go through with it, though. So, she got on the phone and discussed everything with her lawyer. Luckily, he was all too happy to deal with everything.
Mildred dreaded what her sons would think of her after they found out. But she would deal with it when it came to that. At least then, she would be able to speak her mind.
Sorted
The following day, the necessary paperwork was prepared, and the lawyer informed Mildred’s sons, Mike and Dave, about the revised will.
Mildred felt a mix of anxiety and anticipation as she awaited her sons’ response. While she anticipated hearing from them, she could never have predicted what they would say. Unexpectedly, they requested a visit, and Mildred was pleased to agree to it.
The Phone Call
Early the next morning, Thomas called Mildred, sounding distressed. He had learned that his father and uncle intended to visit her, and he was determined to persuade her not to see them.
However, Mildred believed that this might be her final chance to see her sons, and she was not willing to let the opportunity pass. Within an hour, Thomas arrived at her door, knocking anxiously.
An Argument
Thomas became furious and made every effort to dissuade Mildred from seeing her sons. However, she remained steadfast in her decision to hear their side of the story, which greatly displeased her grandson.
He raised his voice, begged, pleaded, and engaged in heated arguments, but when he realized that Mildred was unwavering, his demeanor underwent a complete transformation.
Storming Off
With an exasperated huff, Thomas stormed off, leaving his grandmother feeling distressed and on the verge of tears. Mildred couldn’t comprehend the reason behind his behavior, but she knew she would eventually discover the truth.
Having an hour before her sons’ arrival, Mildred utilized the time to compose herself and regain her composure. Little did she know that her already unfortunate day was about to take a turn for the worse.
An Hour Later
An hour later, Mike and Dave knocked on Mildred’s door. Surprisingly, they appeared to be happy and relieved that their mother had granted them the opportunity to visit.
This starkly contradicted everything Thomas had told Mildred in the past few months, leaving her wondering about the truth. Had her grandson been deceitful all along?
The Truth Is Revealed
When Mildred broached the subject, her sons exchanged a meaningful glance, which immediately alerted her to the fact that she had been deceived. Dave then revealed to her that they had genuinely wanted to visit her and that they had no intention of staying away.
They further disclosed that Thomas had misled them about her worsening condition and her supposed preference for them to stay away. Moreover, they confirmed that Thomas had been dishonest about other matters as well.
Heartbroken
Mildred felt really sad when she listened to everything her sons said. She had been thinking for the past two years that her children didn’t want to be around her.
She kept thinking about what she might have done to deserve this. But now she realized that it was her own fault. If she had believed Thomas, she could have been with her sons.
A Bittersweet Reunion
Their reunion had mixed emotions for Mildred. On one hand, she was glad to see her dear children once again. However, she couldn’t ignore her anger towards Thomas for deceiving her.
The truth had awakened a desire for revenge in Mildred. Now that she understood Thomas’s intentions, she was determined to prevent him from achieving his goals. But she pondered over how she could accomplish this.
A Final Request
Before Mike and Dave departed, Mildred made a final request of them. She asked them to pretend that Thomas had succeeded in his intentions, and she urged them to keep the details of their conversation a secret.
This request played a crucial role in her plan. Mildred needed Thomas to continue believing he had achieved victory, allowing her the opportunity to engage her lawyer and resolve the situation.
Happy To Oblige
Mildred’s sons were eager to fulfill her last request, despite being unaware of her specific plans. They were simply relieved to have resolved the conflict before it became irreparable.
They were overjoyed at the opportunity to spend valuable time with their mother during her remaining days. However, they couldn’t help but wonder about Mildred’s intentions. How would she carry out her plan? And when would Thomas discover the outcome that awaited him?
The Final Preparations
After bidding farewell to her sons, Mildred embarked on the task of finalizing the chapters of her life’s journey. She meticulously composed individual letters for each of her children and grandchildren, expressing her heartfelt gratitude for their presence and contributions in her life.
However, Mildred knew that the letter addressed to Thomas would deviate from the rest. The words she had chosen for him would shatter the illusion of his accomplishments and unravel everything he believed he had built.
Her Passing
A few days later, Dave and Mike received a call from the nursing home, informing them of Mildred’s passing the previous night. It was clear that she wanted them to be the first ones to know.
As anticipated, Thomas took it upon himself to announce that Mildred had entrusted him with organizing the funeral. Both his father and uncle willingly allowed him to take charge, seemingly content with his decision.
The Funeral
During the funeral, Thomas positioned himself at the forefront, craving all the attention, as he anxiously anticipated the long-awaited call from the lawyer. However, to his dismay, the call never arrived.
Unexpectedly, the lawyer, accompanied by several individuals from an unfamiliar company, made their entrance at the funeral. They proceeded to set up a monitor, and in a swift turn of events, Thomas’s web of deceit began to unravel before everyone’s eyes.
Her Final Words
“For the longest time, I believed that you all wanted nothing to do with me,” Mildred’s voice resonated throughout the crowd as her face appeared on the large screen. “But I have come to realize that it was nothing but a fabrication by Thomas.”
The crowd gasped in shock. Mildred had taken a bold step to expose her grandson in front of their entire family, and now he would face the consequences of their collective anger.
Please note that in order to protect the privacy of individuals, the names, locations, and identifying details have been changed and are solely products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual events, places, or persons, whether living or deceased, is purely coincidental.
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