At 67, Bertha, a widow, moved in with her son and daughter-in-law after retirement, hoping for warmth and family support. Instead, she was met with cruelty. Her DIL told her she couldn’t live there for free, and the next morning, Bertha found her suitcases at the door. Quietly, she left for a hotel. What they never knew was that Bertha had secretly saved enough to buy them the very house they lived in, planning to surprise them by ending their rent burden.
But their betrayal shattered that dream. Over the phone, she revealed her plan—then told them it was over. Her savings would now go toward her own adventures, cruises, and joy. Heartbroken yet stronger, Bertha chose self-respect over ungratefulness. For the first time in years, she decided to live for herself.
