Lola sat in her wheelchair, gazing at the small garden outside her room at Big Hearts Nursing Home. Another year had passed, but Lola's life had remained unchanged. Her daughter, Natalie, and son-in-law, Roger, still hadn't returned her calls or bothered to check on her.
Six years ago, when Lola was 80, her health began to decline. She needed help with even the simplest tasks and struggled to manage on her own. Lola, once full of life, could no longer avoid the effects of aging.
When Natalie realized she would have to care for her ailing mother, she promptly placed her in a nursing home and moved into Lola’s house with her husband. Natalie had promised to visit often, but year after year, Lola waited, and neither Natalie nor Roger ever showed up.
One day, feeling particularly upset, Lola pulled out a small family album she had brought with her. Looking through the pictures of her and Natalie, tears flowed freely.
A young nurse named Mary noticed Lola’s distress and approached her with kindness.
“Mrs. Simpson, is everything okay? Can I help?” she asked, concerned.
Lola wiped away her tears, shaking her head. “What can I tell you, dear? This year, my daughter didn’t visit me again. I’ve been waiting for six years, wondering if it’s all a waste of time. Will she ever show up?”
Mary sighed, unsure of how to comfort Lola. She knew Lola’s story from the other nurses: how her daughter and son-in-law had abandoned her. Mary felt the need to cheer Lola up.
“Well, Mrs. Simpson,” Mary said, forcing a smile, “they say patience is always rewarded. I’m sure things will change for you one day, and you’ll be surrounded by love. Plus, tears don’t suit someone as beautiful as you. Let’s see a smile on that face!”
Lola blushed slightly. “You really know how to make a person feel better, darling. I appreciate you listening to me. I do feel a little better now.”
“Don’t worry, Mrs. Simpson. I’m always here if you need someone to talk to. Maybe I could also get some beauty tips from you for that gorgeous skin of yours!” Mary joked, and Lola chuckled.
That night, Mary couldn’t stop thinking about Lola. She felt deeply for the older woman and came up with an idea to help. But for it to work, she needed to talk to her husband, Josh.
“Josh,” she began over dinner, “I know we have a lot to handle with our small home and three kids, but there’s a woman at the nursing home who’s very lonely. I was thinking we could take her in.”
Josh paused, putting his fork down. “We can’t, Mary. We’re already struggling to make ends meet. It would just add more stress.”
“But, Josh, her family kicked her out. She has no one to care for her. Yes, the nurses are there, but she craves the love of a family. I’m not pressuring you, but—”
“She was kicked out?” Josh interrupted, his interest piqued.
Mary nodded. “Yes. And her daughter and son-in-law have never visited. She’s been waiting for them for six years. I don’t think they’ll come.”
Josh’s expression softened as he remembered how his own mother had passed away alone, with him rarely visiting due to his busy work life. He couldn’t bear the thought of someone else spending their final years in loneliness. After a moment, he sighed.
“Alright, I guess we’ll manage somehow.”
After completing the necessary arrangements, Lola moved in with Mary and Josh. She loved being surrounded by Mary’s children, who called her “Grandma,” and she felt cherished by Josh and Mary.
For the first time in years, Lola was truly happy. Mary was overjoyed to see her in good spirits.
One day, Lola received a letter with a familiar address. “What’s that letter about, Mrs. Simpson?” Mary asked, noticing Lola’s smile as she ran her hand along the envelope.
“It’s from someone special, dear,” Lola replied, her voice filled with warmth.
Lola opened the letter, and her tears began to fall. The letter notified her that she had inherited $2.3 million from her older stepbrother, Morgan, who had found Mary’s address through Lola’s lawyer.
Morgan had promised Lola’s mother that he would always take care of her, and now, nearing the end of his life, he had decided to leave his wealth to Lola.
Word of Lola’s newfound fortune reached Natalie and Roger. When they learned she had become a millionaire, they quickly decided to bring Lola back into their lives. They went to the nursing home, only to find that she had moved months ago.
“Where did she go?” Natalie asked the receptionist, confused.
The receptionist slid a note toward her, saying, “She’s somewhere she deserves to be. This address shows you that your mother doesn’t need you to be happy.”
When Natalie and Roger arrived at Mary’s house, they pretended to be the loving relatives they weren’t. Lola wasn’t fooled and slammed the door in their faces.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t know you,” Lola said firmly. “My daughter and son-in-law don’t let strangers in. Please leave.”
In the end, Lola received what she deserved—a loving family in Mary and Josh. Grateful, she decided to leave her inheritance to their family after her death. Meanwhile, she sued Natalie and Roger, claiming her right to her house. It was a long legal battle, but Lola won.
As of now, Lola has no idea where Natalie and Roger are, and she no longer cares. When Morgan passed away, Mary and Josh handled his funeral arrangements. Lola’s health improved, and she is content with the family she has found in Mary, Josh, and their children.
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