It’s meant for people like you, who can be patient with old things,” Mr. Norton told her, and Jessie finally broke down in tears.
She had no idea when she had started to like Mr. Norton’s presence, but the idea of never seeing him again was too much.
Or perhaps, she just hated that he was dying alone. So, that weekend, Jessie brought her children to meet him, and for the first time in years, he saw the old man smile. That was worth a thousand tips.
Mr.
Norton died a few weeks later, and Jessie officially inherited the house. His lawyer said that his family didn’t want anything, so his entire estate went to her in the end. There wasn’t much aside from the beautiful home, but it was a massive thing for her big family.
Her children were delighted because they now had their own rooms, and Jessie and her husband had earned promotions at work, which meant their financial situation was a bit better.
They had many things to be thankful for, so they volunteered as often as possible at the local senior center in honor of Mr. Norton.
And Jessie always paid attention to the older folks with the worst attitudes. She knew they were grumpy for a reason, and they reminded him of the man who changed her life.
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