When Julia and Helga’s father passed away, things turned ugly between Helga and their mother, Mrs. Hanson. Helga wasn’t happy about the way their mother planned to divide her inheritance. What happened next was both shocking and unforgettable—a lesson about greed, family, and justice.
A Family Torn Apart
One evening, Julia stood in the kitchen while her mother, Mrs. Hanson, spoke on the phone in the living room. The call wasn’t on speaker, but Helga’s angry shouting carried through the house like thunder.
“HOW DARE YOU, MOTHER?!” Helga’s voice was sharp, filled with anger. “How could you even think about leaving most of the inheritance to Julia? This is unfair!”
Mrs. Hanson sighed and tried to calm her down. “Helga, listen. This is my decision, and I’ve thought it through carefully. Julia has been here for me and your father. She sacrificed so much for our family.”
“But what about my twins?” Helga fired back. “Don’t they deserve something too? Julia doesn’t even have kids!”
Julia listened in disbelief. She couldn’t believe her sister was saying such hurtful things.
“Helga,” Mrs. Hanson’s voice was steady but firm, “it’s not about children. It’s about who was there for us. You’ve always put yourself first, only calling or visiting when you needed something. Julia deserves this.”
Helga didn’t want to hear it. “You know what, Mother? I can’t wait for you to die so I can fight for my share in court! Goodbye!” she screamed and hung up.
Julia rushed to her mother’s side. “Mom, don’t let her words upset you. She’s just angry.”
Mrs. Hanson shook her head sadly. “Julia, she meant every word.”
Helga’s Greed
Over the next few months, Helga called repeatedly, trying to convince Mrs. Hanson to change her will. Each call ended in a fight, leaving Mrs. Hanson emotionally drained. Julia watched as her mother grew weaker, and her anger toward Helga deepened.
When Mrs. Hanson passed away, Helga’s behavior didn’t improve. At the funeral, she put on a dramatic show of grief, crying loudly and clinging to anyone who would listen. But those who knew her well weren’t fooled.
After the funeral, Helga wasted no time. She called Julia. “So, when are we sorting out the inheritance? I’m sure Mother wouldn’t have wanted any confusion.”
Julia clenched her fists, trying to stay calm. Helga didn’t care about their mother’s memory—she only cared about money.
Julia’s Plan
Julia thought long and hard about how to deal with her sister. Finally, she came up with a plan.
“Helga,” she said during one phone call, “I’m planning to sell Mom’s house. I’ll give you 50% of the sale, even though it’s entirely mine. Is that fair?”
Helga’s tone changed immediately. “Oh, Julia, that’s wonderful! You’re doing the right thing. The twins will be so grateful. You’re the best sister ever!”
Julia smiled grimly. Helga’s fake sweetness didn’t fool her.
The house sold quickly—it was in a prime location—and Helga eagerly awaited her share.
The Twist
A week after the sale, Julia met Helga for coffee before leaving for New York. “I’ve set up your portion in a safety deposit box,” Julia told her. “I’ll send you the details once I’m settled.”
Helga grinned. “Thank you, Julia. I’ll miss you so much!”
Julia nodded but didn’t believe a word.
Later, Helga rushed to the bank, excited to claim her “share.” She opened the box eagerly, only to find three $1 bills inside. There was also a note:
“That’s all you deserve.”
Helga’s face turned red. She screamed so loudly that everyone in the bank turned to look. She stormed out, calling Julia repeatedly, but her sister had blocked her. Julia had moved on, cutting ties with her greedy sibling for good.
Lessons Learned
This story teaches us that greed leads to nothing but disappointment. Helga’s selfishness cost her everything, while Julia honored their mother’s wishes and found peace.
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