Chapter 1213
The Hunt family stood in stunned silence.
After exchanging glances, Mike spoke up, “Serenity, talk it over with your sister and propose a price. Just sell the house to us.”
“If we decide to sell it, will it be you or our grandparents making the payment?”
Mike replied, “Since our grandparents are living in the house, they will be the ones paying. However, they don’t have much in savings after Grandmom fell ill. We all contributed to her medical expenses, so they might struggle to pay a large sum at once.”
“You could have them sign an IOU. They can pay you whatever they can now, and if that’s not enough…”
“Can they really owe you money?”
Serenity couldn’t help but question, “They’re elderly and lack a source of income. How can they afford to buy a house?”
Mike fell silent.
Old Mr. Hunt, overhearing the conversation, turned to his sons with frustration, “You two need to help me buy the house. Scott’s share can be considered settled since your mother and I are living there now.”
Stuart and Christ chimed in, “Dad, we’re currently unemployed and have no income. Our children are the ones supporting us. How can we afford to buy a house for you?”
Old Mr. Hunt glared at his grandsons.
Mike added, “Granddad wants to give Uncle Scott’s house to John. If we’re purchasing it, then John should pay for it. This way, there won’t be any objections when John inherits the house.”
John interjected, “I already own a house in town and don’t need another one. If Granddad has property, I want a share. If he doesn’t, I won’t pay. Granddad may have brought my dad into this world, but he didn’t bring me into it. The responsibility of buying a house for Granddad’s retirement isn’t mine.”
Old Mr. Hunt fumed upon hearing this.
His most cherished grandson had remarked. Liberty and Serenity were aware of their relatives’ lack of shame, yet they still felt appalled. John, feeling unashamed, spoke up, “Why don’t you contribute to letting our grandparents stay in the house too, Serenity? At most, you could ask them to pay some rent. Rental prices in rural areas aren’t high—typically around three to four hundred dollars a month. Our grandparents can manage that amount.” The others nodded in agreement.
However, Old Mr. Hunt interjected, “Your grandmother and I need to save our money for retirement. You all should cover the rent. Don’t tell me you can’t afford it. Both of you have families, so surely you can manage a couple of hundred dollars a month for rent?” He glared at his two sons, reprimanding them, “Your mother and I raised you all when you were young. Although Scott passed away early, you two had a comfortable life.”
“When Scott and his wife died, your mother and I faced a lot of criticism just to access the insurance payout. And who did we give it to? We gave it to you so you could have the capital to start your own business. It’s thanks to us that you’ve enjoyed a good life.”
“Can’t you support us in our old age now? Liberty, Serenity, you two will purchase the land that was allocated to us.”
“Your grandmother and I will continue living in the house, and the rent and electricity will be divided equally among your three uncles. You just need to collect the rent from them. Ten years ago, we signed an agreement stating that you wouldn’t have to support us while we were alive or handle our burial when we passed. We will honor that agreement. You don’t have to worry about us. I still have three sons and several grandchildren. I’m not concerned about not having someone to bury me when my time comes.”
In truth, Old Mr. Hunt felt a bit hurt. He had many children and grandchildren who all lived well.
They shared their lives, but when it came time to support him and his wife in their old age, the family shifted the responsibility among themselves, claiming they could not afford to care for the elderly couple. In their earlier years of poverty, he and his wife successfully raised four sons and two daughters. Unfortunately, none of their sons or grandchildren are able to assist them now that they are older. “What is the cost per square foot of land there?” Serenity inquired.
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