Millionaire Accidentally Learns His Elderly Mother Lives in Old Abandoned Hothouse — Story of the Day
A millionaire discovers that his estranged elderly mother had been living in an old abandoned hothouse through a news piece on TV. After finding out about her, he discovers there’s more to his family’s story than he initially knew.
Michael Howard is a 57-year-old millionaire who chose not to have a family of his own. While he always imagined what it would be like to have a wife and kids, his childhood hindered him from pursuing that dream.
Instead of trying to settle down, Michael poured all of his time into his business. He was a workaholic, and the success of his business is proof that through the years, his hard work paid off.
Michael was a businessman who dedicated his life to his work. | Source: Pexels
One day, Michael was eating his lunch at his office when he decided to turn on the TV to watch the news. He rarely watched TV, but on that particular day, a part of him wanted to watch, and he didn’t know why.
After listening to the journalists report on different things like the weather and the stock market, the tone suddenly shifted when they started to talk about an older woman who had been living in an old abandoned hothouse since an earthquake ruined her home.
Michael knew how devastating that earthquake was for many people. It happened five years ago, and a significant part of the city’s outskirts was left in rubble.
Michael saw a news piece on TV about a woman who lived in a hothouse after her house was ruined by an earthquake. | Source: Pexels
As he watched the news, he suddenly realized he knew the old woman. “No way,” he said to himself, moving closer to the TV. It was his estranged mother, Tess. The journalist confirmed this when he introduced the woman as “Tess” before interviewing her.
Suddenly, Michael’s childhood flashed before his eyes. He recalled how during his last meeting with his mother, she was crying her eyes out, begging Michael’s dad David not to leave.
David took Michael to another state, where he decided to establish a business. “Why isn’t mom coming with us, dad?” Michael asked him as soon as they rode in their car.