Elsie was a good baker, so she decided to open her own bakeshop. Within a couple of months, her bakeshop became the most popular in town, forcing her to expand to a bigger location. Because of the bakeshop’s popularity, Elsie started putting up branches in different states.
Eventually, she and Aaron moved to another town, while Sienna stayed behind. Sienna and Aaron kept in touch through the internet but could not meet as frequently as they used to. They ended up living different lives and married other people along the way.
One day, when Sienna turned 33, she was surprised to receive a thick envelope in the mail. Upon seeing that it was from “Elsie Adams,” she quickly opened it. It turned out that Elsie had decided to retire.
She didn’t want to run her business anymore, so she divided her assets between Aaron and Sienna. In the letter, she wrote:
“Sienna,
It’s been years since I last saw you, but not a day goes by that I don’t remember your kindness towards Aaron and me. We miss having you with us every day but find comfort in knowing you are now happily living your best life with your husband and children.
The time has come for me to retire, but I wanted to leave my business in good hands. I have asked my lawyer to equally divide my bakeshop’s assets into two, between you and Aaron. It is up to you what you wish to do with your shares – you can either run the business with Aaron or sell it.
Either way, I’d like for you to accept your share. You became my daughter when you sacrificed a special day in your life to save me. You had always been and always will be my daughter, Sienna.
I hope to see you soon. All my love,
Elsie.”
Sienna couldn’t believe what she had just read and didn’t realize how big Elsie’s business had become. Elsie’s letter not only made her a millionaire but also opened up lines of communication between Sienna, Elsie, and Aaron after not seeing each other for years.
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