Wife left me when I was caring for my dying father, but when he made me a millionaire in his will...

Summary

The script narrates the story of a 36-year-old man who, despite being disinherited by his ailing father due to career choices, remains devoted to his father's care. His wife, initially supportive, becomes resentful of the time spent caring for his father and eventually leaves him. After his father's passing, the man discovers he was always the heir to his father's wealth, and his father was proud of his independence. The man reconciles with his father's legacy and faces his ex-wife's attempts to claim a share of the inheritance, maintaining his resolve to protect his children and honor his father's memory.

Takeaways

• 👨‍🦳 The narrator is a 36-year-old man who became a millionaire after his father's will was revealed, despite initially being disinherited.
• 🏠 The narrator has been married for 8 years with two children and has been caring for his ailing father with kidney problems, who requires dialysis twice a week.
• 💼 The narrator works for a tech firm, having chosen a career in technology over his father's merchandising business, which strained their relationship.
• 📜 The father had threatened to leave his wealth to charity when the narrator refused to join the family business, leading to a soured relationship.
• 🚗 The narrator's wife, Ail, was upset about the time he spent caring for his father, leading to frequent arguments and eventually divorce.
• 👶 After the divorce, the narrator moved in with his father, bringing his children along, which improved the father's quality of life.
• 💔 The father passed away peacefully, and it was revealed that the narrator was always the heir to his father's wealth, contrary to previous beliefs.
• 🏡 The narrator quit his job to take over his father's business and moved his family into his parents' house to honor his father's memory.
• 🤝 The ex-wife, Ail, and her parents attempted to reconcile after learning about the inheritance, but the narrator rejected their advances, suspecting their motives.
• 📝 The narrator is advised by his lawyer to be cautious of his ex-wife's intentions and to monitor her interactions with their children to prevent potential custody disputes.
• 🌴 The narrator plans to take his children on a vacation to the Bahamas, showing his commitment to their well-being and happiness.

Q & A

What was the main reason for the wife's initial dissatisfaction with the husband's decision to care for his father?

The wife was upset because she felt there was no point in wasting time on the husband's father, who had already removed him from his will and given his wealth to charity.

Why did the husband's father want him to take over the family business?

The father owned a successful merchandising business and wanted his son to continue his legacy, but the son was passionate about technology and chose a different career path.

How did the husband's relationship with his father change after his mother's death?

Their bond rejuvenated after the mother's death, leading the husband to visit his father more often and eventually move in with him to provide care during his illness.

What was the wife's reaction when the husband inherited his father's wealth after his passing?

The ex-wife, Ail, and her parents returned, expressing regret for not knowing about the father's death and suggesting a reconciliation for the sake of the children.

What was the husband's response to his ex-wife's attempt at reconciliation after learning about the inheritance?

He rejected the idea, believing that she was only interested in the inherited wealth and not genuinely concerned about him or their children.

How did the husband manage his responsibilities during the time his father was ill?

He juggled work, caring for his father, and taking care of his children, often working late into the night to compensate for time spent away from his job.

What was the turning point that led to the husband and wife's divorce?

The turning point was when the wife gave him an ultimatum to choose between her and his father, to which he chose his father, leading her to leave and eventually file for divorce.

What was the husband's father's profession and how did he accumulate his wealth?

The father owned a merchandising business, which he built and managed successfully, leading to the accumulation of his wealth.

How did the husband's father express his pride in his son's independence and passion?

Despite their disagreements, the father left his entire wealth to his son in his will, showing that he respected his son's choices and was proud of his pursuit of passion.

What actions did the husband take after inheriting his father's wealth?

He quit his job, took over his father's business, moved into his father's house with his children, and planned to take the kids on a vacation to the Bahamas.

What was the husband's decision regarding his father's business after his passing?

He decided to take the company back from the trust and run it himself, aiming to scale it to the level his father had wanted.