Fighting for inheritance with sister-in-law

After my dad, Lamont Bagehot, passed away, my brother's wife, Lisbeth, found a one million dollar check at home.

She was so happy about it and showed off excitedly.

But then, she found out that my dad's will stated that I would also get 250 thousand dollars.

At that moment, Lisbeth felt extremely unhappy, and she even began to hate me.

One day, when I was on a business trip, I received a call from my mom. "Your dad passed out. You should come and help now!"

But I rubbed my forehead and asked her to call my brother, Ralph Bagehot, for help.

However, hearing my words, my mom cried even louder.

"What's wrong with you? You and Ralph both went to work in the city area, leaving me and your dad at home alone. Now, something's happened to your dad, but neither of you can come back and help."

My mom's complaint made me feel troubled even more.

But I really couldn't get there immediately, so I called 911 for them.

Meanwhile, because I was worried that there would be no one to take care of my parents in the hospital, I called Ralph. But he didn't answer.

This situation left me with no choice, and I had to call Lisbeth, who I had always been on bad terms with.

But when she heard that I wanted her to go to the hospital and take care of my parents, her attitude got worse.

With a sneer, she said, "Why don't you go and take care of them? You did quite well when your dad was ill in bed before. At that time, everyone said that you were filial, a good daughter, and both your brother and I were ungrateful. I think you can take care of them too this time."

I knew that calling Lisbeth was a wrong decision.

Back then, both Lisbeth and Ralph said they were busy with their work, so I had no choice but to take ten days off, taking care of my dad in the hospital and almost staying up all night every day.

During that time, my son often cried sadly at home, asking where his mom was. And my husband, Alfred Murdock, even had a fight with me. Now, Lisbeth sounded like I was the bad guy.

Originally, I wanted to retort and rebuke.

But I suddenly thought of my poor educated parents, who were in their 60s and knew little about what they should and could do in the hospital.

I softened my attitude and explained to Lisbeth, "Neither Alfred nor I are at home. We really can't help it this time. Lisbeth, please go and check Mom out."

But Lisbeth snorted.

And she refused, "No. She's your mom. I don't know how much money she has given you these years, but I haven't got a penny."

Hearing this, I knew Lisbeth definitely wouldn't help this time.

Hanging up the phone with a snap, I immediately went to my leader to ask for leave. Then, I drove home.

On the way, Ralph called me and asked what happened. He also explained that he was in a meeting just now.

As soon as I heard his voice, I cried.

"Ralph, you should go to the hospital now. Dad passed out, and Mom went to the hospital with him in an ambulance by herself. I'm on my way there now."

Actually, I had a feeling.

I felt that Dad probably wouldn't make it this time.

Ralph probably also thought so, and his voice sounded a bit anxious now.

"Lacey, drive safely. I'll be there right away."

I choked and hung up the phone.

As soon as I entered the ward, I saw Lisbeth moving a chair and sitting in front of my mom, taking notes with her phone.

I walked over and heard that she was actually asking my mom where their money was hidden at home.

My mom sighed helplessly and said to Lisbeth, "Don't ask me. I really don't know. It's Lamont who's been controlling the finances at home."

But Lisbeth didn't believe it, snapping, "That's nonsense. I don't believe that Dad has never told you anything about it before."

Hearing Lisbeth's words, my mom turned to my dad and cried next to him, "Lamont, please wake up. I really can't live without you!"

Seeing this, Lisbeth sat on the ground and started pounding the ground and crying loudly.

"I've never enjoyed any happiness ever since I married into your family. You gave all the money to your own daughter, yet you want us to take care of you now and in the future."

I couldn't bear it anymore, snorting in my heart angrily, My dad is still alive, yet she's already been thinking about how to get his money.

How shameless!

I walked over and pulled Lisbeth up.

And I told her that she shouldn't make loud noises since we were in a hospital.

But hearing my words, Lisbeth cried even louder.