Chapter 994
Chapter 995
While Old Mr. Hunt and his wife were allowed to live in Serenity’s house, they wanted to give the property left to the sisters by their parents to John. This prompted Serenity and her sister to take legal action.
The house, built by their parents, was titled in their father’s name. Under inheritance law, John had no claim to the property.
Both sisters were still alive!
“Do you know where to buy bricks and gravel?” Audrey inquired with concern.
“I contacted Ms. Deli during my last visit. I called her to ask for help. Her family rebuilt their house last year, so I got the contact information of a contractor who supplies bricks. I can have a truckload delivered this weekend,” Serenity replied.
Serenity had always thought about reclaiming her parents’ house.
In the past, neither she nor her sister had the means to do so.
Now that they were capable, they felt compelled to act. Initially, the sisters believed that if their grandparents wanted to stay in the house, they would allow them to remain until they passed away. Afterward, the sisters would inherit the house and pass it down to their own children and grandchildren.
However, they were overly optimistic. When their grandparents forced them out, the elderly couple had already prepared to take ownership of the house and pass it down to their own descendants.
That year, during the confrontation, Serenity’s grandfather shouted, “Your father is my son. Since my son has died, it is only right that everything he left behind belongs to me, his father. This is his final way of showing respect for me as his dad p>
“If you two were boys, I would raise you, no matter how exhausting it was, and leave your father’s house to you. But since you’re girls, don’t even think about inheriting my son’s house p>
the idea that they would simply marry into another family when they grow up. “How can I allow outsiders to inherit the house that my son worked so hard to build?” The old man believed that daughters had no claim to the family property. Since Scott had only two daughters and no sons, he felt that following his death, the house should pass to his nephew. This way, the house would remain within the Hunt family rather than go to outsiders.
Serenity recalled her grandfather’s words clearly: “If you’re capable, go take the family property from your in-laws. You sisters have no connection to the Hunts’ property, so don’t even think about it.” In the countryside, it was an unspoken rule that rural houses were typically inherited by sons. If a family was affluent and cared for their daughter, they might purchase a separate house for her.
Families without sons often had their son-in-law marry into the family or bequeathed the house to a nephew instead. Traditionally, families with only daughters would pass their property to a nephew, but times have changed, and perspectives are evolving. Nowadays, even without a son, families can choose to leave their property to their daughters.
Those who cling to traditional views often echo the sentiments of the older generation, passing the property to their nephews in hopes that these nephews will care for them in their old age. Serenity found these outdated beliefs foolish. If parents cannot rely on their own daughters, how can they expect to depend on their nephews?
Nephews have their own parents and will eventually have wives and children, making it challenging for them to support their own families. How, then, could they possibly consider the needs of their uncles? The sisters were preparing to fight for the property left by their parents, effectively declaring war on outdated traditions.
the traditional mindset of advocating for all the other daughters out there!
“Alright, it’s fine if you’ve organized everything. Just let me know if you need assistance, and I’ll look into it for you,” Audrey said. After considering Zachary for a moment, she added, “But with Zachary by your side, I don’t have to worry p>
Upon hearing Zachary’s name, Serenity felt compelled to send him a message asking what he was up to.
He quickly responded: [I’m missing you p>
Serenity was at a loss for words.
She couldn’t help but smile, though she refrained from laughing out loud.
[We’re on our way to the Dowlings’ house now p>