She was a good woman, had many friends in the community, loved her husband, and often donated to local charities, including the nursing home that was always in need of supplies and money. She even volunteered whenever possible, as her grandmother had been sent there when Priscilla was a child, and she hated the conditions in which some of the residents lived.
Years later, Oliver died, and everything he owned was passed down to him, including the house. Priscilla was somewhat aware of this, but she never imagined that Kenji would throw an elderly woman out like that.
She had some savings, but they were mostly for retirement. She couldn’t afford an apartment and had nowhere to go. However, she knew Kenji wouldn’t change his mind, so she had to start packing. She also called a friend, Mrs. Stubby, who offered her a couch for the night. But it wasn’t a permanent solution.
However, Mrs. Stubby was also the neighborhood snoop, and soon, many people discovered that Priscilla was homeless. They offered many solutions, but it wasn’t until the director of the local nursing home, Mrs. Patrick, called that the elderly woman found her new home.
“You come here and you stay here for good,” insisted Ms. Patrick, who even sent some of the staff to help her move.
It wasn’t ideal. Priscilla didn’t think she’d end up in a nursing home. But it wasn’t so bad. She offered to pay Mrs. Patrick a monthly allowance for her stay, but the director refused.
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