I Thought I’d Inherit

After her mother passed away, Emma was shocked to discover there was no will—only a letter with one condition: she could inherit the house only if she left her husband and filed for divorce within three days. Emma had lived with her ill mother for years, caring for her while her husband Jason remained indifferent, lazy, and emotionally abusive. Her mother’s final plea was clear—Emma needed to leave Jason to protect herself and her daughter, Lily.

Still torn, Emma hesitated until Jason’s infidelity and Lily’s heartbreaking question—“Do you want me to have a husband like that?”—forced her to see the truth. The next day, Emma chose to honor her mother’s wish and filed for divorce. When Jason reacted with disbelief and anger, Emma stood her ground and made him leave. As the door shut behind him, the house fell silent—and for the first time, Emma felt peace and the promise of a new beginning.