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\nDonna was hurt by Jessica\u2019s words | Photo: Pexels<\/p>\n
Jessica never appreciated her grandmother Donna and she would often mock her. In fact, when she got married, she didn\u2019t even invite the poor woman. But the young lady regretted her decision when she opened her grandma\u2019s wedding gift.<\/p>\n
Jessica was born and raised in New York with business-oriented parents. Since she was a single child, she\u2019d always been the center of attraction in her family, and her parents and grandmother had never let any of her requests go unanswered.<\/p>\n
However, Jessica never appreciated their efforts and took them for granted. In fact, when she visited Donna\u2019s house in Texas during her summer vacations, she was constantly annoyed with her, and when Donna\u2019s health began to fail her, and she moved to New York, things only got worse.<\/p>\n
One day, Donna decided to accompany Jessica to school because her parents had to leave urgently for work. Donna held Jessica\u2019s hand at the crossing before the school because she was afraid to cross the road, but instead of standing by her grandmother, Jessica lashed out at her.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat the hell is wrong with you?\u201d she snapped. \u201cMy friends will mock me if they see me coming to school with a poor old lady like you, so cross the road by yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Donna\u2019s eyes welled up with tears. She swallowed her tears and struggled to cross the street that day, but Jessica wasn\u2019t done mocking her.<\/p>\n
Upon reaching the school, she didn\u2019t even let Donna enter the campus. \u201cYou don\u2019t have to come in, Grandma,\u201d Jessica remarked. \u201cYou\u2019ve already bothered me enough for the day, so go back home and ask mom to pick me up.\u201d<\/p>\n
The frail 80-year-old woman somehow hid her tears at her granddaughter\u2019s remarks and strolled back home, hoping that things would change over time, but unfortunately, that did not happen.<\/p>\n
\nDonna was hurt by Jessica\u2019s words | Photo: Pexels<\/p>\n
When Jessica turned 25, she announced her engagement to Edward. He was the son of her father\u2019s business partner and was quite wealthy.<\/p>\n
The families had planned for the wedding to take place a month after the engagement at the best wedding venue in New York. So when Jessica was putting together the guest list, she made sure Donna wasn\u2019t on it.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have added everyone except Grandma because she won\u2019t be coming,\u201d Jessica said while they were discussing the wedding guests. \u201cAnd I don\u2019t want to talk about it any further.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut, honey,\u201d her father explained, \u201cshe\u2019s your grandmother. We can\u2019t just abandon her like that!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s right, Jess,\u201d her mother continued. \u201cYou can\u2019t be so rude to her.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSee guys, it\u2019s MY wedding. Edward and I have waited for this moment for so long, and I don\u2019t want to ruin it. Grandma is not up to our standard; let\u2019s accept that, okay. So, SHE\u2019S NOT COMING. Anyway, she\u2019s living off us, so I don\u2019t know how you guys will talk it out with her but make this clear to her,\u201d Jessica said and walked away.<\/p>\n
When everyone sat down for breakfast the following day, Jessica\u2019s parents were still debating how to tell Donna about the conversation they had with their daughter the night before.<\/p>\n
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\nDonna was not invited to Jessica\u2019s wedding | Photo: Pexels<\/p>\n
But Donna had overhead everything, so before anyone else said anything, she spoke up. \u201cI\u2019m sorry, everyone,\u201d she began. \u201cI know Jessica\u2019s wedding is next month, but I don\u2019t think I\u2019ll be able to attend.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s sad, Grandma,\u201d Jessica responded, trying to hide her delight at her grandmother\u2019s words. \u201cBut it\u2019s okay, I understand.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure you do, honey,\u201d Donna remarked. \u201cI wish you two a happy married life!\u201d Then the poor woman got up and left.<\/p>\n
Jessica\u2019s wedding took place a month later, and everything went exactly as she had planned. The wedding hall was beautiful, and most importantly, Donna wasn\u2019t there. Jessica was thrilled, to say the least. But the next day, when she answered the door, she saw Donna standing there with an old chest in her hand.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat on earth are you doing here?\u201d Jessica exploded. \u201cI told my in-laws you weren\u2019t feeling well, that\u2019s why you didn\u2019t show up to the wedding. Do you want to expose me as a liar in front of them? Is this some sort of retaliation?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, honey,\u201d Donna clarified. \u201cI just came to say hello and to give you your wedding gift. I could have parceled it to you, but I wanted to give it to you personally.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nDonna showed up at Jessica\u2019s doorstep the next day | Photo: Pexels<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was no need for that, and I don\u2019t need anything from you, so just go!\u201d Jessica chastised. But then Edward came in and interrupted them. \u201cWhat a delightful surprise, Mrs. Matthews! I heard you were ill. Are you feeling any better now?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course I am!\u201d Donna cracked a grin. \u201cI just came to say hello to you two. I\u2019m sorry I couldn\u2019t attend the wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, it\u2019s fine!\u201d Edward explained. \u201cPlease come in.\u201d<\/p>\n
Edward escorted Donna inside, served her tea, and later drove her home. Jessica spoke politely to Donna in front of everyone and accepted her gift, but when she left, she threw it in the corner of her room and forgot about it.<\/p>\n
In fact, she never contacted Donna after that day, and a few weeks later, she left with Edward for their honeymoon in Las Vegas. When she returned, though, she learned Donna had passed away. But Jessica was hardly concerned and was instead preoccupied with deciding which brand to wear to the funeral.<\/p>\n
Finally, after two hours of perusing her outfits, she decided on a Gucci dress. She went on to look for matching earrings when her attention was drawn to the chest Donna had given her.<\/p>\n
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\nDonna had left a letter for Jessica | Photo: Pexels<\/p>\n
Oh, poor thing! Jessica said as she glanced at the rusty box. She could never match our standards. Did she really think I\u2019d accept this disgusting chest as a gift?<\/p>\n
However, when she opened it, her expression changed. The chest included an expensive diamond pendant, a photo album, and a note addressed to her on the top. Jessica unfolded the letter and began to read it.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry I could never provide you with the things you loved, Jessica,\u201d it began. \u201cBut trust me, I love you a lot. I wanted to be the best grandmother to you, but fate had other plans for us.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnyway, I wish you a happy married life, honey. Edward is a wonderful man. Please accept this small gift from Grandma as a wedding present. And don\u2019t be mad at me because I didn\u2019t ask your parents for money. I used my savings and decided to give you something you\u2019d like. I hope you won\u2019t be ashamed of me this time. Love, Grandma Donna.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jessica\u2019s eyes welled up as she finished reading the letter. She cautiously opened the pendant, and when she looked closer, she noticed a childhood photo of her with her grandma cuddling. They looked sweet and happy. The woman also looked through all her childhood pics in the big old photo album.<\/p>\n
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\nJessica found a pendant inside the chest | Photo: Pexels<\/p>\n
Jessica couldn\u2019t fight back the tears at this point. \u201cI\u2019m so sorry, grandma. I always hated you, but all you did was love me. I\u2019m sorry!\u201d She burst out crying.<\/p>\n
Later that day, when everyone left after the funeral, she sat beside her grandmother\u2019s grave, clutching the old scarf that she always wore.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, grandma,\u201d she sobbed, holding her gift. \u201cThat I was never a granddaughter to you. I hope you\u2019re happy wherever you are. I know nothing I do now will change anything, but I just want you to know how much I adore you!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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