“Your father left you a million dollars.” Woman received shocking news, considering her father was still alive – Story of the day

Nora’s family life was not luxurious. They had enough for food and bills, but that was all. She valued family life and was patient enough to wait for better times. But her beliefs were about to be tested when she had the chance to claim a million dollars. Would she remain honest or take the money?

Nora, her husband Rico, and their daughter Lisa were having breakfast together. The morning sunlight streamed through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow on the table, which was filled with plates of eggs, toast, and fresh fruit.

Despite the cozy atmosphere, tension hung in the air. Rico was glued to his laptop, flipping through job offers with a frown on his face illuminated by the blue light of the screen.

“Rico, can you put that down and come have breakfast with us?” Nora asked pleasantly, pouring Lisa a glass of orange juice.

Rico barely looked up. “I’m busy, Nora. I have to find a job.”

Nora sighed, trying to contain her frustration. “I understand, but can’t you take a break for a few minutes? Lisa and I would love your company.”

Rico closed the laptop and glared at her.

“You think I don’t know? I’m trying to fix things here! I lost my job, Nora. I’m trying my best to find another one.”

Lisa looked at her parents, her eyes wide with concern. Nora reached out to comfort her, but Rico’s anger strained the moment.

“Rico, I know it’s hard. But being so stressed out isn’t going to help you. We’ll get through this together. Money isn’t everything. What matters is that we have each other,” Nora said quietly, trying to calm the situation.

Rico scoffed.

“That’s easy for you to say. You’re not the one who has to support this family. I want more for us, Nora. And as my wife, I need your support, not your lectures.”

Nora felt a sharp pang in her chest. She knew Rico was under a lot of pressure, but his harsh words stung.

He looked at Lisa, who was poking at his balls with a worried expression.

Before Nora could respond, the ringing of the phone interrupted their discussion. Grateful for the distraction, she quickly answered.

“Hello?”

“Hello, is this Nora?” a professional-sounding woman asked. “I’m the secretary for Thompson & Greene. We need you to come in for a will reading.”

Nora was taken aback. “The reading of a will? Whose will? None of my relatives have died recently.”

“I’m sorry, I don’t have all the details. I’ve just been instructed to inform you to attend the reading tomorrow. Could you please do that?”

Confused, Nora agreed. “Yes, I can be there. What time?”

The secretary gave her the details and Nora wrote them down in her notebook. After hanging up, she turned to Rico, who was looking at her curiously.

“What was that?” Rico asked.

Nora shook her head. “Apparently, I have to attend the reading of a will tomorrow. I have no idea who it is. None of my relatives have died.”

Rico’s face brightened slightly. “Maybe it’s a distant relative or something. Who knows? We could use some good news for a change. Maybe we’re about to strike it rich.”

Nora didn’t know what to think, but she hoped Rico was right. Maybe this unexpected call would bring some much-needed relief to their troubled lives.

The next day, Nora and Rico arrived at the Thompson & Greene law firm.

The building was grand and imposing, with marble floors and high ceilings that made Nora feel out of place.

She clutched her bag tightly, feeling a little nervous in such a prestigious environment.

“Wow, this place is luxurious,” Rico whispered, glancing around the opulent lobby.

“Yes, it is,” Nora replied, feeling increasingly anxious.

A secretary led them into a conference room where a man named Thomas and another man, who identified himself as Sean, were already waiting.

Sean looked somber and a little impatient, tapping his foot as they entered.

“Good morning,” Thomas said, standing up to greet them. “Thank you for coming. Please sit down.”

Nora and Rico sat down, and Thomas began to speak. “We’re here to read Nathan’s will, who recently passed away. Nathan is Sean and Nora’s father.”

Nora’s eyes snapped open. “There must be some mistake. My father’s name isn’t Nathan, and he’s very much alive.”

Rico gently placed a hand on her arm.

“Let’s hear what he has to say first, Nora. It could be important.”

Thomas nodded, looking at his papers. “I understand this is confusing. Let me read the will and then we can discuss the details.”

Thomas read the will, which stated that Sean would receive Nathan’s house, car, and personal effects.

Nora would receive a million dollars. Rico’s eyes lit up with excitement, but Nora was furious.

“This is not my father!” he exclaimed. “I have no right to this money.”

Thomas looked puzzled and checked the papers again. “The will clearly states that Nora is Nathan’s daughter. If you really think there was a mistake, the money would go to Sean.”

Sean nodded, urging Nora to verbally reject the inheritance so they could avoid further paperwork. However, Rico was adamant.

“Nora, you must be confused. Everything in the will is correct. You must accept the money.”

A heated argument broke out between Rico and Sean. Nora, overwhelmed by the chaos, ended up intervening.

“Enough! I will take a DNA test to prove that this man is not my father. If it turns out that he is not, the money will go to Sean. It is the only fair solution.”

Thomas agreed and rescheduled the meeting to allow time for the DNA test results to arrive.

At home, tensions between Nora and Rico reached a boiling point. They argued fiercely, their voices echoing throughout the house.

“You should have taken the money, Nora! It doesn’t matter if he’s your father or not. We need that money desperately!” Rico shouted.

Nora stood her ground, tears streaming down her face.

“That’s not right, Rico. If he’s not my father, I have no right to that money. I won’t accept something that’s not mine.”

Rico’s face turned red with anger.

“You’re an idiot, Nora! I can’t live in this house with someone so stupid. If you want to continue living in misery, go ahead. But I’m done.”

Rico stormed out of the house, slamming the door. Nora collapsed on the floor, sobbing uncontrollably.

Little Lisa, sensing her mother’s distress, ran to her and hugged her tightly.

“Relax, Mom. Everything will be okay,” Lisa whispered, trying to comfort her mother.

Nora hugged her daughter, feeling a mixture of anguish and determination.

She knew she had made the right decision, even if it meant losing Rico. She had to stay true to her values, no matter what the cost.

A week later, Nora was tidying up the house, trying to keep herself busy. She dusted the bookshelves and carefully put Rico’s photos back into a box.

Memories of their happier times together brought a bittersweet smile to her face.

Suddenly, the phone rang, bringing her out of her reverie. She picked it up, her heart pounding.

“Hello?”

“Nora, this is Thomas. The DNA test results are in. Can you come to the office as soon as possible?”

Nora felt a mixture of anxiety and relief. “Yes, I’ll be right there.”

She quickly dressed and headed to the office, her mind racing with possibilities. What would the results reveal? And how would they affect her future?

Nora and Sean sat in Thomas’s office, the air thick with tension. Sean was visibly irritated, his patience worn thin by the wait.

“We’ve taken too long already. Let’s get this over with,” Sean muttered.

Nora, still reeling from her recent separation from Rico, looked at her hands, trying to hold back her tears. She felt a strange mix of sadness and anticipation.

Thomas opened the envelope containing the DNA test results and read aloud.

“The test confirms that Nora is indeed Nathan’s daughter and is entitled to the inheritance.”

Nora’s eyes widened in disbelief. She couldn’t comprehend what she was hearing. Before she could react, an older woman entered the room.

“This is Caitlin,” Thomas introduced her. “She was Nathan’s widow.”

Caitlin looked at Nora with a mixture of pity and understanding. “Nora, you really are Nathan’s daughter.”

“He and your mother kept this secret to protect you and your family. Your mother’s husband never knew the truth and always believed you were his daughter.”

Sean, furious at the results, stood up abruptly. “This is ridiculous!”

Thomas calmly intervened. “The decision is final. Nora will receive the million dollars.”

Nora felt a whirlwind of emotions: relief, confusion, and deep sadness for the family secrets that had been kept from her.

He nodded, accepting the reality of his new situation.

As she left the office, Nora couldn’t help but feel a sense of closure. Despite the confusion and pain, she knew she had done the right thing.

She stepped out into the sunlight, ready to face whatever the future held, and determined to make the most of her unexpected inheritance.

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