Five daughters who were “too busy” to meet their dying father and say goodbye compete to treat their widowed mother like a queen after discovering the inheritance she got from him. While talking to her mother about aging, a young woman realized how money could not buy everything in this world, particularly love.
A Tale of Neglect and Inheritance
The Redditor had a casual conversation with her mother about growing old, which reminded her mother of the story of her aunt and cousins. The aunt had five daughters who never bothered about their parents, only caring about themselves and their own interests. When their father fell sick, the sisters had vague excuses to avoid visiting him and instead chose to focus on their own lives. As a result, their poor father, completely dependent on their mother, suffered alone until his death.
The Inheritance Sparks Change
After their father passed away, the sisters learned that their mother had inherited his money. Suddenly, they all began visiting her, showering her with attention and seemingly caring for her well-being. However, their true intentions soon became clear. They were furious to discover that their father had not left them anything in his will and felt entitled to their share. Despite their anger, they hid their true feelings and continued to act lovingly towards their mother.
A Condition for Inheritance
The aunt, seeing through her daughters’ greed, devised a plan. She proposed a condition to her daughters: the most deserving child would receive a share of the inheritance, but only if they took care of her until she died. The sisters, unaware of the twist that awaited them, eagerly agreed. From that point on, they competed to do all their mother’s chores and treated her like royalty. However, deep down, their only wish was for their mother to die soon, so they could claim their inheritance.
The Shocking Truth Unveiled
Surprisingly, the Redditor’s mother had met one of the sisters and was shocked by what she heard. The sister openly shared her dreams of the luxuries she planned to enjoy once she received her share of the inheritance. Unbeknownst to the sisters, their mother was aware of their selfish intentions and used this knowledge to manipulate them. The aunt lived the remaining years of her life in peace, while her daughters continued to vie for her attention, completely oblivious to their mother’s true plans.
The Ultimate Betrayal
When the aunt passed away, the sisters eagerly awaited the reading of her will. They fantasized about their future wealth and the extravagant lifestyles they would lead. Their dreams were shattered when they learned that their mother had donated all her money to a charity and left each sister with a check to buy “a new winter coat.” It was a poetic and fitting punishment for their money-driven kindness.
Lessons Learned
The Redditor’s revenge story about her aunt resonated with many on Reddit. Some commenters speculated that perhaps the parents’ behavior was the reason behind the sisters’ neglect. However, others argued that parents can only instill values, and it is up to the children to choose their own path. Regardless, based on their money-driven behavior, the sisters received what they deserved.
This cautionary tale serves as a reminder that love and care cannot be replaced by material wealth. It also teaches us that true intentions and actions will always be revealed in the end.
