He is gone… but what broke me was not only that

“She did what?” David almost shouted. “Come in. Now.”

As it turned out, Jason had updated his will six months before the accident. He had left everything to me and the children—our house, his savings, everything.

But one sentence was unforgettable:

“Eleanor Dawson shall receive $200,000 unless she attempts to evict my wife and children or interfere in their affairs. In that case, the full amount will go to Mira and the children.”

David looked at me and smiled.

“She just lost everything.”

We went straight to court. Eleanor acted complacent, portraying her actions as “preserving Jason’s legacy.”

The judge didn’t flinch.

“You had no right to vacate the apartment or change the locks,” he said. “Vacate the property by 5 p.m. today.”

In front of the courthouse she hissed:

“This isn’t over yet.”

David leaned forward:

“Actually, yes. She doesn’t know she’s forfeited the inheritance.”

Love left behind locks, letters, and protection.
That evening, we returned with a locksmith. New locks. Improved security.

Eleanor’s belongings were neatly packed and placed on the side of the road.

She arrived just in time to see it.

“This is my son’s house!” she screamed.

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