Melanie lived in her ancestral home in a quiet neighborhood, next to four elderly siblings in their 80s. Realizing they needed help, Melanie offered assistance after her hospital shifts, and the sisters genuinely appreciated her company.
“You are heaven-sent, Melanie,” Alice, the eldest sister, once said. “Will you let us pay you for your help?”
Though Melanie needed money, she declined. “I do this because I care, not for payment. Don’t worry about it,” she replied.
Eventually, the inevitable happened, and when the last sister passed away, Melanie was asked to visit the lawyer. The sisters’ children were also contacted to arrange the will reading. Before that, each child received a letter from their mothers, explaining their decision to leave a significant part of their estate to Melanie for her kindness and selfless support over the years.
Surprised but understanding, the children appreciated the bond Melanie had formed with their mothers. When Melanie met with the lawyer, she was stunned to learn that the sisters had left her their house, along with a fund for maintenance and a generous amount to help her financially.
Deeply touched, Melanie decided to preserve the home’s original state and move in, cherishing the legacy of kindness the sisters had left. She became an integral part of the community, just as they had been.