Poor Woman Nurses Sick Grandmother, Inherits Her Old Couch after She Dies — Story of the Day
Deborah, a single mom, devotedly cared for her terminally ill grandmother, Tessa, who had always been her rock, unlike her indifferent mother, Martha. When Tessa wished to die at home, Deborah took unpaid leave, moving into Tessa’s house with her kids. Martha, unconcerned, went on a world cruise. Deborah nursed Tessa tenderly, sharing quiet moments and love until Tessa passed peacefully, holding Deborah’s hand.
Martha, back from her trip, dismissed Tessa’s death, focusing on the estate. At the will reading, Martha inherited Tessa’s house, while Deborah got only an old couch. Martha mocked it, urging Deborah to take it quickly. Deborah cherished the couch, placing it in her home. While cleaning it, she found a hidden zipper in a cushion, revealing a velvet bag with jewelry and a letter from Tessa.
Tessa’s note explained she hid the jewels to protect them from Martha’s greed, gifting them to Deborah to pass on to her granddaughter. The jewels were priceless, but Deborah’s tears reflected her love for Tessa. Martha, obsessed with finding the jewels, tore apart the house in vain. Her greed left her unloved by her grandchildren, unlike Tessa, whose legacy lived on through Deborah.
