After his wife’s funeral, the husband and his mistress went to the notary to receive his wife’s inheritance. But they were shocked when the will of the deceased was read…

She was dying, and it would happen in the very near future. The score was counting down to weeks. Nick was already rubbing his greedy hands.

His eyes were burning with anticipation, getting rid of this frowning and sick wife and acquiring a solid capital. It seemed to him that the matter was in the bag. Mr. Chinland prayed that he did not have to start a conversation about the will himself, but fortunately, it was not necessary.

Jolie started the conversation herself. Her secret left him speechless, because she had planned everything meticulously, with finesse and a ruthlessness he never expected. Revenge is truly a dish best served cold, and Jolie executed it flawlessly.

The way Jolie came up with and realized did not take much effort and time, but she, completing her journey here on earth, realized her main dreams. Unfortunately, Jolie’s loved ones did not witness a miracle, and she passed away without recovering. She had arranged the details of her funeral with great care before her death.

Serene and resolute, she clearly conveyed her final wishes. The day after the farewell ceremony, the notary caught the people mentioned by Jolie in her will and asked to arrive for its announcement. Nick was shocked by such news.

He was sure that his wife had not drawn up any official document in case of her death, and he would become her sole heir, as the law usually provides in such cases. Still hoping for the best, he went to the appointed meeting, taking his new mistress, Shirley, who was a striking beauty. Upon entering the notary’s office, Nick spotted Mr. Chinland and Jolie’s friend, Kurt Tergesen, but what caught him off guard was that Kurt wasn’t alone.

He was pushing a stroller with a baby boy inside. Nick was completely unaware of Kurt’s marriage or the birth of the child. Although Nick wasn’t an expert in any field, he certainly wasn’t foolish.

It didn’t take him long for him to realize that there was a hidden agenda at play, and he had been outsmarted. Despite this, curiosity overwhelmed him. He wanted to know what Jolie had devised, even though it was already evident that it would be something incredibly humiliating for him.

For approximately fifteen minutes, everyone remained silent. Occupying different corners of the room, no one else arrived. The notary seemed to have deliberately prolonged the introductory part as much as possible, telling them why they had gathered, what an honour it was to read the deceased’s last will and testament.

Even then, Nick could tell by the wicked grin that remained on Mr. Chinland’s face that the contents of the will were a secret only to Nick. Finally, Nick heard his name. «‘To my lawful husband, Nick, I deny the inheritance,’ read the notary.

After reading this modest and short sentence, the notary looked at Nick and asked him if he had understood the essence of what he had said. The humiliated man had no choice but to nod. At that moment, Shirley took his hand and tried to get up to leave defiantly, but Nick held her in place.

She looked at him with a questioning look that the man ignored. He himself would have wanted to leave the scene of his public humiliation as quickly as possible, but the play was not over, and the invited audience needed to see it through to the end. After a brief pause, the notary proceeded.

«‘I bequeath all my personal property to my only son, Robert Turgison. Until he reaches adulthood, I appoint his father, Kurt Turgison, and Mr. Chinland as guardians and administrators of his estate.’ A shocking revelation hit Nick like a gut punch. «‘What? A son from Kurt?’ His patience broke and burst out with a surprised scream.

Other than Nick and Shirley, the news didn’t come as a surprise to anyone present. «‘Is the boy Jolie’s biological child?’ Nick asked, gasping for breath and raising his voice. «‘Yes, Robert is the biological son of Jolie and Kurt,’ clarified Mr. Chinland.

«‘She hasn’t been pregnant in the last two years. That’s impossible!’ Nick desperately clutched at straws, despite realising that nowadays being pregnant wasn’t necessary to have a child. The godfather smirked, clearly relishing Nick’s shock and disappointment.

«‘The advancements in medicine these days are astounding,’ he remarked. Looking at this scene, Kurt remembered the horror he felt two years ago when he discovered that his best friend was seriously ill with little chance of recovery. It was shocking to him how calmly she spoke about her limited time and what she needed to do.

That’s when she revealed her desire to become a mother no matter what. «‘I had my eggs preserved before starting treatment. I was told that I probably wouldn’t be able to raise my own child, but I insisted, Kurt.

I grew up without a mother, and I know it isn’t easy, but I always felt her love and protection.’ «‘Does Nick agree to raise the child alone?’ Kurt cautiously inquired. «‘Who would allow him? He would gladly become a guardian and use the baby’s money, as he lacks conscience. No, I’ve already realised that my dear spouse is someone of questionable character, to put it correctly, and his reaction to my diagnosis and prognosis…