For nearly two decades, my life was deeply intertwined with a man who, though not my husband, was my partner in every way. We chose to remain child-free, and when issues with birth control arose, he had a vasectomy. Our life together was happy until I discovered his infidelity, which led to our breakup. Six months later, he married the woman he had cheated with.

Life took an unexpected turn when I found myself pregnant with my new boyfriend a year later. Despite initial doubts, our love grew, and we embraced the joy of our new family. My ex, however, couldn’t move on, sending messages that I left unanswered. When he learned about my daughter, he reacted with anger. Our communication ended with a bitter message from him, and I later heard he had died in a tragic accident.Months later, I learned he had named me the primary beneficiary of his estate. His wife, who was pregnant, and his parents were left with only partial inheritances. A letter from him revealed his regret and love for me, explaining that his marriage had been built on manipulation. He asked me to use his inheritance to build a happy future, urging me not to concern myself with his wife and child.As his family pressured me to give up the inheritance, I chose to block them and honor his last wish. Though I didn’t attend his funeral, I visited his grave, offering quiet gratitude. Yet, I am haunted by doubts—did I make the right decision in accepting his gift, or should I have sought to mend the rift he left behind? The inheritance brought security but also lingering questions about love, loss, and the legacy of our shared past.