After my grandmother passed, I was stunned to learn she left me $670,000. That night, Elijah acted unusually happy—he already knew about the inheritance.
Without telling me, Elijah quit his job. The next morning, he relaxed on the couch, saying, “You had your maternity leave; now it’s my turn.”
Instead of fighting, I made a detailed schedule for his “break,” covering all the daily tasks with Sophie. Elijah laughed, thinking it was a joke.
I left for the gym, telling him, “You’re with your daughter.” When I returned, the house was chaotic, and Elijah was overwhelmed.
At a barbecue, I gave him a glittery apron that said, “RETIRED: Living Off My Wife’s Inheritance.” The guests laughed, and Elijah blushed.
Later, I told him the money was in a trust for Sophie and me. He was shocked but accepted it.
He begged for his job back but ended up working at a coffee shop. I realized that setting boundaries is a form of strength, and sometimes tough love is what’s needed.
