Tras la muerte de su esposa, viudo descubre que llevaban más de 20 años divorciados – Historia del día

La esposa de Sergio, Clara, murió inesperadamente y nunca dejó un testamento. Cuando el viudo empezó a organizar su herencia, su abogado descubrió que llevaban más de 20 años divorciados por la razón más extraña. Entonces apareció el heredero de Clara.

Clara y Sergio se casaron a finales de los 80 y decidieron criar a sus hijos en Barcelona. Pero solo tuvieron una hija, Jazmín. Por desgracia, en el año 2000, ella se mezcló con la gente equivocada.

Cuando Jazmín cumplió 18 años abandonó la casa y no tuvo más contacto con sus padres. Su novio, Pedro, fue una horrible influencia para ella y le llenó la cabeza con mentiras sobre ellos.

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Hacía más de diez años que no veían a Jazmín, pero aún mantenían la esperanza de que volviera algún día. Pero Clara tuvo un inesperado ataque al corazón y los médicos no pudieron hacer nada. Murió y Sergio tenía el corazón destrozado.

Ni siquiera sabía si Jazmín se enteraría de la muerte de su madre. Pero tenía que poner en orden los asuntos de Clara. Ella no había dejado un testamento ni nada porque todavía eran muy jóvenes. No esperaba perderla tan pronto.

Después del funeral, Sergio se reunió con su abogado, Daniel Contreras. “Sr. Rodríguez, mis condolencias. Odio reunirme en estas circunstancias, pero es importante arreglar todo”, dijo Contreras.

“Sí, Sr. Contreras. También quiero preparar mis asuntos, por si acaso. Nunca se sabe lo que puede pasar”, respondió Sergio.

“Así es. Pero hay algo que tengo que decirle. Mi secretaria organizó todos los documentos pertinentes relativos a la señora Rodríguez después de su llamada, y hay un pequeño problema”, comenzó el señor Contreras.

“¿Qué pasa?”, se preguntó Sergio, confundido.

“Bueno… según la documentación, usted y la señora Rodríguez se divorciaron a principios de la década de 2000”, explicó el abogado.

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“¿Qué? Eso es imposible. No pasamos ni una noche separados desde que nos casamos. Debe haber un error”, señaló Sergio.

“Estamos intentando averiguar qué ha pasado. Pero esa es la situación que tenemos ahora. Como están divorciados, su familiar más cercano heredará su patrimonio”, explicó el señor Contreras.

“Esa sería Jazmín, supongo. Pero no entiendo cómo es posible. ¿Pudo divorciarse sin mi consentimiento? Y si lo hizo, ¿por qué siguió viviendo conmigo?”, preguntó Sergio.

“A menos que ella llevara un diario, no tengo forma de responder a sus preguntas. Pero no sería posible divorciarse sin su firma. Sin embargo, no se preocupe. Estamos investigando a fondo este asunto. De momento, tengo que ponerme en contacto con su hija”, explicó el abogado.

“Estamos distanciados. Hace muchos años que no la veo ni sé nada de ella. Supongo que Jazmín recibiría los ahorros de Clara, ¿no?”, reflexionó Sergio.

“También se queda con su casa, señor Rodríguez. Está a nombre de su esposa. Tal vez pueda llegar a un acuerdo con ella. Eso es todo por ahora. Me pondré en contacto con usted si hay alguna novedad”, terminó el señor Contreras. Sergio salió de la reunión boquiabierta.

No podía creer que Clara se hubiera divorciado de él. Tiene que ser un error, pensó al salir del despacho de su abogado. Unos días después, Sergio oyó varios golpes fuertes en su puerta. Era su hija.

“¡Jazmín! ¡Querida! Me alegro tanto de verte!”, expresó Sergio y empezó a llorar. Pero la cara de Jazmín no mostraba emoción.

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“El abogado dijo que el dinero de mamá es mío, y también esta casa, ¿verdad?”, dijo Jazmín al entrar en el salón.

“Uf… supongo, pero hay un error, así que están revisando las cosas”, murmuró. Pero su hija se paseó por la zona, mirando a su alrededor.

“Bueno, como sea. Voy a necesitar que te vayas lo antes posible cuando esto se aclare. Lo siento, pero yo quiero vivir aquí ahora”, dijo ella.

“Jazmín, esta es mi casa. No tengo otro sitio al que ir. ¿No podemos hablar de esto?”, suplicó Sergio.

“Lo siento, no. No quiero hacer eso. Te corté por una razón. No apoyaste mi relación y no quiero tener nada que ver contigo”, continuó.

“¿Sigues con ese vagabundo?”, preguntó Sergio enfadado.

“No, pero mi punto de vista sigue en pie. Las cosas habrían sido mucho más fáciles si lo hubieras aceptado. Pero no…”, se burló Jazmín.

“¡Jazmín, tu madre acaba de morir! ¿Y eso no te importa?”, gruñó Sergio. Ella lo miró con una expresión inexpresiva, como si realmente no importara, y se encogió de hombros.

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“Bueno, la herencia no se ha resuelto, así que sal de mi casa ahora mismo. Estoy muy decepcionada contigo. Eres una mujer adulta y ni siquiera puedes mostrar un poco de compasión”, acusó Sergio.

Jazmín se burló. “Bien, me iré. Pero esta casa es mía, y cuando todo se arregle, ¡te irás de aquí para siempre!”, gritó y se fue.

Sergio se sentó y se frotó la frente. ¿En qué nos hemos equivocado, Clara?, se preguntó al cielo.

El señor Contreras llamó dos semanas después. “Sr. Rodríguez, hemos descubierto lo que pasó. En 2001, una mujer con el nombre exacto de su esposa, Clara Rodríguez, solicitó el divorcio. Pero su marido la maltrataba y no quiso firmarla”, reveló el abogado.

“Oh, vaya”, susurró Sergio por teléfono.

“Sí. Así que su abogado consiguió que los tribunales concedieran el divorcio sin su firma. Al parecer, hubo una gran confusión en la oficina y se divorciaron por accidente. ¡Esto es una locura! No he visto este tipo de situación en toda mi carrera!”, exclamó el abogado.

“¿Pero se puede revertir?”, preguntó Sergio, aliviado de que su mujer no se hubiera divorciado en secreto.

“Sí, tenemos que mostrar todo a un juez y ellos aclararán las cosas. Pero me siento mal por esa mujer que sigue casada con ese hombre”, afirmó Contreras.

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Poco después acudieron al juzgado y Sergio recibió la herencia de Clara como su marido. Jazmín asistió a la audiencia y estaba furiosa con la decisión del juez. Tomó sus maletas y salió de la sala.

Pero Sergio corrió tras ella. “¡Jazmín, espera! Por favor. Espera”, le gritó hasta que se detuvo en el pasillo.

“¿Qué quieres? Tú lo consigues todo y yo nada, como querías”, le espetó Jazmín.

“Eso no es lo que quería. Estaba dispuesto a darte la casa. Ya lo he arreglado todo para que lo heredes todo cuando yo no esté. Pero lo que quiero es recuperar a mi hija. Por favor, dame una oportunidad para reconstruir nuestra relación”, le rogó Sergio.

Justo en ese momento, Jazmín finalmente mostró emoción y sus ojos se aguaron. “Yo… no sé si puedo hacerlo. Ha pasado tanto tiempo”, comenzó.

“Por favor, visitemos juntos la tumba de tu madre. Olvidemos y perdonémonos por todo. Somos toda la familia que nos queda en el mundo. No quiero volver a perderte, cariño”, gritó Sergio.

Jazmín se derrumbó y corrió a los brazos de Sergio. Se abrazaron con fuerza durante muchos minutos. Después, se fueron juntos a casa. Jazmín le explicó lo horrible que había sido su vida desde que se fue hace años.

“Debería haberte escuchado. Pero fui tan estúpida. Es como si mi ex me hubiera llenado la cabeza con tantas mentiras. Pero luego, cuando me deshice de él, no me atreví a enfrentarme a ti… a pedirte perdón. Tenía tanto miedo”, explicó Jazmín entre lágrimas.

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“Lo siento mucho. Deberíamos haber escuchado mejor. Tal vez podríamos haber hecho más por ti. Pero ahora, tenemos que mirar hacia adelante. Estás aquí, y estamos empezando de nuevo. Te perdono. ¿Me perdonas por no haber luchado más?”, recalcó Sergio.

“Yo también te perdono, papá. Vamos a empezar de nuevo”, le dijo Jazmín.

Clara, hemos recuperado a nuestro bebé, pensó mientras volvía a abrazar a su hija.

¿Qué podemos aprender de esta historia?

  • Perdonar a los demás por los errores del pasado: Nunca se sabe lo que puede pasar y lo corta que puede ser la vida.
  • Poner en orden tus asuntos: Clara murió inesperadamente sin testamento, y eso creó un gran problema para sus familiares vivos. Es mejor tener todo preparado incluso cuando se es joven.

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‘You’re Just a Babysitter, Not a Real Man,’ My Wife Said Before Leaving Me with Three Kids — Story of the Day

I thought I had it all—a loving wife, three amazing kids, and a life we built together. But the night I followed her to that party, everything I believed in came crashing down.

My day always started with the familiar symphony of chaos. Timmy’s sharp cries came from his crib. Kevin crashed his toy cars together on the carpet, making explosion sounds. Meanwhile, Emma stood in front of me.

“Daddy, I have to wear my pink dress today. Everyone will love it. It’s the most amazing dress ever!”

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I nodded as I tied her hair into a neat bow.

“Of course, sweetheart. Everyone will be impressed.”

The warm, sweet aroma of chocolate cookies wafted from the kitchen. My cookies were my signature, baked and ready for the kids’ lunch snack. While the oven did its job, I focused on stitching the last piece of Kevin’s dinosaur costume.

“This has to be the coolest dino ever, Dad!” Kevin said, leaning over the table to inspect my work.

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“It will be, buddy,” I reassured him. “Just you wait.”

In the background, a soft audiobook played. It wasn’t much, just something to keep the kids entertained. Those moments brought me peace. They reminded me that no matter how much life had changed, I still had something to hold on to.

But it hadn’t always been that way.

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I used to run a successful business. Long days and nights of hard work allowed Angela and me to buy this house and pay for her law school. She had dreams, big ones, and I wanted to make them come true.

When Emma was born, she asked me to stay home temporarily so she could finish her internship. I agreed, thinking it was just for a little while. Then Kevin came along, and Angela’s career took off.

“I’ll handle the house and kids,” I told her. “You focus on work.”

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Angela didn’t even take maternity leave with Kevin, rushing back to work just two months after giving birth. Promotion after promotion followed, and her time at home dwindled to nothing.

I became the one who fed the kids, read parenting books, and even baked birthday cakes. I didn’t mind. I was proud of how capable I’d become.

That afternoon, as I stitched the last seam of Kevin’s costume, Angela came home earlier than usual. She didn’t greet me or the kids. Instead, she rushed to the bedroom.

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A few minutes later, she appeared in the hallway, transformed. Her black dress hugged her figure perfectly, and her red lipstick glistened under the light. She looked stunning.

“There’s a work party tonight. I need to be there,” she said, adjusting her earrings.

“A work party?” I asked. “You didn’t mention anything. I could’ve gone with you.”

“It’s late. It’s for work. You wouldn’t enjoy it.”

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I stood there, watching her leave without a backward glance. For a moment, an idea sparked.

I grabbed the phone and dialed our neighbor, Mrs. Graham.

“Hi, could you watch the kids for a couple of hours tonight?”

With her agreement, I turned off the oven, slipped into my best shirt, and grabbed a bouquet of Angela’s favorite lilies.

“Tonight,” I murmured, “I’ll remind her of what we used to have.”

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***

The party was alive with energy when I stepped into the venue. The music pulsed through the air, and the room shimmered with expensive fabrics and sparkling jewelry. I felt a little out of place in my simple shirt and slacks, clutching a bouquet of lilies like a lovesick teenager.

As my eyes scanned the crowd, they landed on Angela. She was on stage, the center of attention. She looked breathtaking like someone who had just walked off the cover of a glossy magazine.

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I couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride as I listened to her speech. Her words flowed effortlessly, and the audience hung onto every sentence.

My wife is brilliant. My Angela. How did I get so lucky?

I adjusted my grip on the lilies, imagining her smile after getting them.

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Her speech ended with thunderous applause. But before I could step forward, another man appeared beside her. He handed her a massive bouquet of orchids, the kind I could never afford.

Then, he hugged her. The lilies nearly slipped from my hands.

Angela’s face lit up, but not with the smile she gave me. This was warm and intimate.

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The room blurred around me as I followed them through the crowd, staying just far enough behind to avoid being noticed. They stopped near the exit. I heard her voice, clear and sharp:

“Just a little longer, and we won’t have to hide. I’m filing for divorce soon.”

My legs trembled, but I forced myself to step forward. I held out the flowers silently. Angela’s eyes widened, but she didn’t say a word. Without looking back, I turned and walked away.

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***

Angela had become someone I barely recognized. The kind, ambitious woman I once adored had transformed into someone cold and cynical. Her sharp words still echoed in my mind.

“I don’t love you anymore,” she said after that evening.

“You’re nothing more than a babysitter, not a real man.”

The disdain in her eyes cut deeper than I cared to admit. She stood in the middle of the living room, listing her demands as though reading off a shopping list.

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“I’ll take the house, the car, and all the savings. I’ll leave you with the most precious thing. The kids.”

It wasn’t an act of love. Angela didn’t want them.

The divorce dragged on, a cold and transactional process. There were no heartfelt talks, no apologies. I braced myself for the worst, but in the end, the court sided with me. I was granted custody of the children and ownership of the house.

It felt like a small victory in a losing battle.

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But from that moment, everything depended on me. I had to find a job, provide for my kids, and figure out how to rebuild a life that had been shattered.

After years as a stay-at-home dad, the job market felt foreign and intimidating.

***

One morning, as I dropped Kevin off at preschool, I stood by the classroom door, watching him run to his friends. A familiar voice pulled me from my thoughts.

“Hi, Andrew.” It was Jennifer.

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She was both one of the single moms in Kevin’s class and a teacher there, someone I’d exchanged polite hellos with but didn’t know well.

“We’re looking for a teaching assistant at the preschool,” she continued. “Maybe it’s exactly what you need right now.”

Her words surprised me. Teaching assistant? I hadn’t considered anything like that.

“Do you think they’d even consider me?” I asked, doubt creeping into my voice.

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“Of course. You’re already great with the kids. Why not make it official?”

I decided to apply, and within weeks, I started working at the preschool. It wasn’t a permanent job, but it gave me enough income to cover our needs. It also came with free extracurricular activities for the kids and more time to be with them.

***

A few months later, Kevin and Emma were performing in a class play. I stood in the crowd, clapping proudly as my children took their bows.

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Then, I spotted Angela in the audience. She never attended preschool events, and her presence sent a wave of unease through me. After the performance, she approached me, her smile too wide to be genuine.

“Let’s talk,” she said sweetly. “I’ve been thinking… maybe we should give our family another chance.”

I froze. Her tone was off and calculated. It didn’t take long to understand why. Her new boyfriend had left her, and her business was struggling. She didn’t want me. She wanted the stability I provided.

“I can’t do this,” I said firmly. “You’re welcome to see the kids, but we’re not a family anymore.”

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Her expression changed instantly. The sugary facade melted away, replaced by cold anger.

“If you think you can just refuse me, you’re wrong,” she hissed. “I’ll take the kids. You don’t even have a stable job. The court will rule in my favor.”

Her words weren’t about love or parenting. They were about control. Angela didn’t care about the kids. She just wanted to win.

The stakes were higher than ever, and I couldn’t afford to lose.

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***

The weeks that followed were some of the most stressful of my life. Angela’s legal threats hung over me like a dark cloud, casting a shadow over every moment. I couldn’t sleep without her words echoing in my mind.

“I’ll take the kids. The court will side with me.”

It wasn’t just a threat. It was a battle cry, one I couldn’t afford to ignore.

Jennifer quickly became my lifeline. She was always there, whether it was to listen, offer advice, or bring me coffee when I looked ready to collapse.

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“You’ve been the primary caregiver for years,” she said one evening as we sat in my living room, surrounded by stacks of paperwork. “No court would take the kids away from you. We just need to prove it.”

Her words gave me hope, but I knew hope alone wouldn’t win this fight. Together, we worked tirelessly to gather evidence.

We found photos—birthday parties, preschool events, and everyday moments that showed me at the center of my kids’ lives. Jennifer helped collect testimonials from neighbors, teachers, and even the preschool principal, who agreed to write a letter explaining how involved I was in my children’s lives.

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The day of the court hearing arrived, Angela was already there, dressed in a sleek designer suit. As the hearing began, Angela’s lawyer argued that her financial stability ensured a better future for the children. But when the judge asked about her role in their lives, she faltered, and her polished facade cracked.

Our evidence spoke louder than her words. The ruling came down in my favor. Full custody was mine, while Angela was granted visitation rights.

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Outside, Jennifer was waiting for me. She smiled and hugged me tightly. “I told you we’d figure it out!”

Life didn’t magically return to normal after that. I continued working at the preschool, and with Jennifer’s encouragement, I enrolled in evening courses to become a certified teacher.

As the days turned into weeks, my friendship with Jennifer grew. She became a light in my life, a reminder that even in the darkest times, there was still hope.

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One evening, as we sat in the yard watching kids play, Jennifer turned to me with a smile.

“You know, sometimes life has a funny way of giving you exactly what you need when you least expect it.”

She was right. Angela’s betrayal had broken me, but it also pushed me to discover my strength, my purpose, and something I hadn’t thought I’d find again. Love.

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