When the 87 year old Charles got sick, his granddaughter didn’t want to take care of him – when he died, he made sure that his absence was known…
Charles had always been a man with a kind heart. All his life, he was generous to all the people in his life, especially to his granddaughter Olivia. So when he got sick he was deeply disappointed to find out that she didn’t want to take care of him. Sadly she was the only person left in his life and there was no one else who could take care of him. So when she refused, he knew that his future wouldn’t look bright and his days were numbered.
Charles was shocked to find out her true colors and knew that she had taken advantage of him whenever she could. Now his granddaughter Olivia simply didn’t care about him anymore. Charles didn’t want to spend his last days feeling sad about it, so he decided to teach her a lesson, Olivia would only find out after he died…
The inheritance
When Charles passed away, Olivia didn’t know what to expect. She had been so distant from her grandfather in the years leading up to his death that she wasn’t sure what he would have left for her. Olivia just knew that she needed to meet with the notary to discuss the inheritance. She already started seeing dollar signs and couldn’t wait to find out what she would receive. But when she arrived at the notary’s office, Olivia was in for a surprise.
There was no money. Instead, the notary handed her a handwritten letter from her grandfather Charles. It was a letter that would change her life. As Olivia read the letter, she realized that Charles had spent his final weeks carefully planning a lesson for her.
Trauma
Unfortunately, Olivia wasn’t lucky enough to have a carefree childhood. She had always been a quiet child, but after her parents passed away in a car accident when she was just four years old, she became even more reserved.
Her widowed grandfather, Charles, did everything in his power to give her a good life and make up for the loss of her parents, but the trauma of the accident had left a deep imprint on the young girl.
Move out
As Olivia grew into a young adult, she became increasingly isolated and numb. She struggled to connect with others and found it difficult to open up about her feelings. Despite her grandfather’s efforts to encourage her to seek therapy and find a way to heal, Olivia felt stuck in her grief and unable to move on.
When Olivia turned sixteen, she made the decision to move out and live with a then-boyfriend. Despite her grandfather’s concerns, she felt that she needed to leave home in order to find her own way in the world. But as time went on, Olivia found herself feeling even more lost and alone.
Reaching out
Though her grandfather tried to reach out and check in on her, Olivia often ignored his calls or was short with her responses. She didn’t want to admit to him how unhappy she was, and she pushed him away just like she had pushed away everyone else in her life. Charles barely saw her anymore and the times he did see her was when she needed money.
He knew it was bad, but he kept telling himself she was using the money for good things and so he kept giving it to her. He missed her so much so the short times he did see her, he wanted to make sure she was okay.Charles kept asking Olivia a lot of times if she was okay, but she always avoided his questions and got irritated if he continued asking.
Accident
One day, the tables turned and it was Charles who needed Olivia’s help instead of the other way around. Olivia received a call from the hospital. Her grandfather had fallen and was in need of urgent care.
For a small moment, the old and kind Olivia was back and she rushed to his side. When she arrived, she was shocked to see how much he had aged and how fragile he had become.The doctors told Olivia that her grandfather needed round-the-clock care, and that it would be best for him to move in with her.
Selfish
Olivia wasn’t ready to take on the responsibility of caring for her grandfather and refused to take him in. She didn’t want to give up her own life and had other things on her mind. She told them that she was busy and had other things to do, but Charles could tell that she was making up excuses.
He had been trying to keep an eye on her through social media to stay aware of at least a little bit of her life. That’s why he knew that she had been living in a dirty apartment in a bad neighborhood. He had no idea what she was doing there but he had a feeling that she was more interested in his money than in him.
No sympathy
After the accident he tried to call her a couple of times but she didn’t pick up the phone. One day he finally managed to get in touch with her, but what she said to him broke his heart. Olivia told him that she wasn’t able to come see him. There was no sense of sympathy in her voice and she ended the conversation shortly after.
When Charles ended the phone call he knew that his days were numbered. He thought about the way Olivia had treated him and he felt deeply sad within his soul. He decided that he would spend the last few days on this earth, teaching his granddaughter a lesson.
Debts
Deep down, Olivia knew that her grandfather was the one person who truly cared about her and wanted the best for her. As she struggled to find her place in the world, she couldn’t help but feel guilty for pushing him away and regret the distance that had grown between them.
She felt sad for a small moment, but had too much on her mind to worry about him. In the past couple of years she had made a lot of bad decisions which resulted in her building up a lot of debts. So when she heard the news of her grandfather getting sick, she couldn’t care much about it because she felt like she had bigger things on her mind.
Too late
Olivia was so caught up in her own silly problems that she quickly forgot about her grandfather. She spent the next 3 weeks borrowing and making money in any way she could. She was desperately trying to keep her head above the water, so when she got a call from an unfamiliar number it didn’t even cross her mind that it could be about her grandfather Charles.
He passed away
Her grandfather was weak and alone and had passed away. The notary wanted to meet with her as soon as possible. Although Olivia felt sad, she couldn’t help but think about the will. She was hoping that he left her all of his money so she could pay off her debts. She knew that he didn’t have anyone else so Olivia felt that it was only fair if the money went to her.
Olivia decided to meet with the notary right away and was nervously waiting to hear what her grandfather Charles had left her. However, the notary had a big surprise for her when he read out the will.
An interesting will
When Olivia arrived at the notary’s office, she was greeted by a kind-faced man who introduced himself as Mr. Thompson. He invited her to take a seat and began to explain the situation. “I’m sorry for your loss, Miss Olivia,” he said. “Your grandfather was a good man, and he left behind a very interesting will.” Olivia’s heart began to race as she thought about the potential inheritance. She could barely contain her excitement as Mr. Thompson continued.
“In his will, your grandfather Charles left you his entire estate, including his house, his savings, and all of his personal belongings,” Mr. Thompson said. Olivia’s eyes widened in disbelief. She had been expecting a small fortune, not her grandfather’s entire estate. She was at a loss for words and could only stare at Mr. Thompson in shock. “However,” Mr. Thompson continued, “There is a catch…”.
His house
Mr Thompson looked at her seriously: “Your grandfather stipulated in the will that you must live in his house for one year and take care of it as if it were your own. If you do not fulfill this requirement, the entire estate will be donated to charity.”
Olivia was stunned. She had never expected her grandfather to have such a condition in his will. She didn’t know if she could handle living in his old, creaky house for an entire year, but she also didn’t want to give up her inheritance. She looked at Mr Thompson and wanted to say something but she could tell that he wasn’t finished.
Valuable lessons
“I understand that this may be a difficult requirement for you to fulfill, Olivia,” Mr. Thompson continued. “But your grandfather was a wise man, and he believed that this would be the best way for you to learn the lessons he tried to teach you in his final moments. He wanted you to understand the value of caring for others, and to appreciate the home that he built and loved for so many years.”
Olivia sat in silence for a few moments, trying to process everything that Mr. Thompson had said. She knew that she had a difficult decision to make, but thinking about all the money she could get, she couldn’t help but feel greedy. She took a deep breath and looked up at Mr. Thompson. “I accept the challenge,” she said, determined . “I will live in my grandfather’s house for one year, and I will take care of it as if it were my own.” Yet, Olivia was naive to think that this was the only lesson he tried to teach her. After all, she did ignore him for years and was selfish for so long.
One more thing
Mr. Thompson nodded, a look of approval on his face. “I have no doubt that you will succeed, Olivia,” he said. “Your grandfather was right to have faith in you. But there is one more thing your grandfather asked me to give to you.” With that he handed her a handwritten letter that her grandfather Charles had left her before he died.
Olivia had expected the letter to be full of kind words and love, but when she opened the letter she had to gasp for air. As soon as she read the first words on top of the letter she knew that it wouldn’t be this easy to get her hands on her grandfather’s money. He definitely tried to teach her a lesson with this.
A handwritten letter
Olivia quickly scanned the letter, her eyes scanning the neat handwriting that she recognized as her grandfather’s. The letter was full of advice and accusations, but at the end, there was a surprising twist.
“My dear Olivia,” the letter read. “I know that you are a smart and capable young woman, but I also know that you have always taken the easy way out when it comes to achieving your goals. It makes me sad that you didn’t want to see me anymore and that you neglected yourself in that dirty little apartment of yours. You only came to see me when you needed my money and that is why I have decided to make things a little harder for you. In order to inherit my fortune, you must complete a series of tasks that I have carefully selected. These tasks are meant to test your character, your determination, and your willingness to work hard for what you want. I have no doubt that you will rise to the challenge, and I know for sure that you will become a better person after this. Good luck, my dear granddaughter. I love you.”
It wasn’t easy
Olivia’s heart sank as she read the words. She had expected to inherit her grandfather’s fortune easily, but now she realized that she would have to work for it. She wasn’t sure if she was ready for the challenge, but she knew that she had to try. She needed to get her hands on the money so she could immediately start using it.
With a determined look on her face, Olivia folded the letter and tucked it into her pocket, determined to complete the tasks her grandfather had set for her.
