Debbie seethed with anger, “They cheated you, Mom, and now they’ll get a taste of their own medicine!” But Rose was no longer proud of her sons’ professional achievements. She had witnessed the harsh truth: they had failed to be decent human beings. The only two people she constantly thought about were her late husband, Raymond, and her daughter, Debbie.
Debbie had left home at the tender age of 18, driven by the desire to earn money for the family. Fortune smiled upon her as she was surrounded by kind – hearted people who recognized her potential. After several years of hard work, she became a highly respected medical researcher. Rose often thought to herself, “I’m so proud of our girl, Raymond. I worry about her. Watch over her for me, will you? Find a way to let her know I’m okay and that I love her.”
One day, in an abandoned parking lot, a sleek black car pulled up. Rose didn’t immediately recognize the elegant woman in a sophisticated suit who stepped out. As her daughter rushed towards her and embraced her tightly, Rose was overcome with emotion. “Debbie! Darling! Am I dreaming?” she exclaimed, her head spinning. Debbie comforted her, “Mom, I’m here now. Everything’s going to be okay.”
It turned out that a kind – hearted old neighbor had called Debbie late at night to inform her of the cruel treatment her mother had endured at the hands of her brothers. “He also said he saw you eating leftovers in the backseat of Dad’s old red car,” Debbie sobbed. “My heart sank, and I booked the next flight to come find you.”
Debbie’s voice was firm and resolute as she said, “Mom, what Don, David, and Daniel did to you is unforgivable. As their eldest sister, I’m going to make them realize their mistake!” Debbie insisted on taking Rose to “a special place.” When they arrived, Rose, wiping away her tears, said, “Too bad it’s sold, sweetheart.” Debbie replied calmly, “I know. Because I bought it!” Rose was stunned, unable to believe her ears.
Debbie then explained how she had used all her savings to buy back the house, carefully concealing her identity from her brothers. “They scammed you, and now they’ll know how it feels to be on the receiving end!” she declared. When Rose opened a box and saw the keys to the old house, she was overjoyed. “Look! It even has the same old keychain!”
After a week of dealing with paperwork, Rose finally received a call from her daughter’s lawyer. “Ms. Rose, you are now the sole owner of this magnificent mansion. No one can ever force you out again. This beautiful, $1 – million mansion is yours for eternity.” Rose had taught Debbie to be a kind – hearted person, and now, it was Debbie’s turn to teach her mother to live for herself.