“Out of the blue, I get a call.”
It was my daughter, crying and pleading with me to forgive her on the phone. She repeatedly apologized for cutting off contact, and begged for my forgiveness. She even confessed that her daughter had often asked about me, knowing about me from her cousins and uncle (my son). I was happy to hear from her, of course, but the timing is a little strange for me.
My son knows, and I think he told her about end-stage ca-nc:er. We have made peace with it and I have already made my will, and left most of my wealth to my son and his children. I have made a college fund from my daughter’s child as well, but only I know about it. While it sounds awful, I’m afraid my daughter might be more interested in my money.
“I’m not sure if she genuinely wants to reconnect with me.”
Given the timing, could it be that she is interested in a reunion only because of my will? Is she looking for redemption, or just money? I am of course willing to meet with her and my granddaughter, but is this actual love for me?
To be honest, even my son is a little unsure, although he tells me he’s sure that my daughter genuinely wants to spend time with me. I’m heartbroken to say that I just can’t trust my daughter, because I hardly know her now. Am I wrong? What should I do?