When I remarried, I knew things would change, but I never imagined my new wife would try to claim my late wife’s money, which was meant for our daughters’ future. She thought she could pressure me, but what came next would teach her a lesson.
One evening, as I missed Edith, my mother urged me to move on, suggesting I consider someone like Gaby, a single mother from my office. A year later, Gaby was in our lives, and we were married. It wasn’t the same as with Edith, but it was nice—until things took a turn.
Gaby cornered me about the girls’ trust fund, claiming it should be for her daughters too. I refused, explaining it was for my daughters’ future, as Edith had wanted. Gaby pushed back, but I stood firm. “This is for their future, not ours to take,” I told her.
The next morning, I set up a new account for Gaby’s daughters from our joint income, while keeping Edith’s fund untouched. Gaby was furious, calling it unfair. I told her it was about respect for Edith’s wishes. Over the following weeks, Gaby tried guilt-tripping me, but I refused to budge.
One evening, after she made another attempt, I told her, “We’re moving forward by respecting both our daughters’ futures.” But Gaby didn’t see it that way, and the tension lingered. She eventually realized I wouldn’t be manipulated into giving up what mattered most.
Months later, as the girls played outside, I knew the battle wasn’t over, but I was resolved. Edith’s legacy was untouchable, and I’d protect it for our daughters. The wake-up call for Gaby had been harsh, but I was determined to honor my late wife’s wishes and keep our family’s future secure.