“Dear friends and family, I write this letter with pen and paper as my health permits. I am well aware that my time on this earth is limited, and as such, I feel the need to address the potential chaos that may occur after my departure.
You all know that in what seemed like a bizarre twist of fate, a young woman became the wife of an old man like me, but there is much more to this story beneath the surface. Now that you are reading this letter, the process of transferring my property and possessions to Hana has been completed. I did not reveal the true reason for our marriage earlier for fear of jeopardizing our plans.
My beloved grandchildren had suffered immeasurable losses, including the sudden loss of their parents in a car accident that turned their lives upside down. One was so moved by the plight of her grandchildren that she wanted to do something to help them. Initially, this manifested itself in adding to their schooling, which was a laudable endeavor in itself. However, as our interactions increased, she became aware of my age and its impact on the children’s future. The fear that my beloved grandchildren might be left in an orphanage after my death was a disturbing prospect for both of us.”
The lawyer paused and took a deep breath, and the room fell silent as we waited for his next words…