An elderly couple spends their last funds to ensure their grandson has a good education, but when graduation day arrives, he does not invite them. The pair decides to find out why and discovers something shocking. Hugh Ferguson was raised by his grandparents, Ellis and Jeff, since he was a young boy of 8.
Hugh’s parents had died in a car accident years ago while returning from a friend’s party in Mexico, after which his grandparents got custody of him.
Hugh’s grandparents had no financial problems raising him because they had retired from high-paying jobs. Besides, they were thrilled to have the opportunity to be a parent again after their children had moved out and settled with their respective families.
As a result, they did their best for Hugh and never let him feel unloved. But Hugh began abusing his grandparents’ love, and his demands only grew with time.
Still, Ellis and Jeff never said no to him because they pitied him for losing his parents at a young age.
However, when Hugh was in his final semester of university, the couple’s savings were depleted, and they feared they couldn’t support him any longer…
“What are we going to do, darling?” Ellis sighed, laying her head on her hand when she received communication about Hugh’s tuition. “There’s no need to worry, Ellis,” Jeff said. “I asked around, and I believe we’ll be able to cover the required amount.”
“Did you ask several people?” Ellis gave him a troubled look.
“How are we going to repay them?
You’re aware that the fees are significant!”
“That boy lied to us, Jeff!” Ellis said. “Hugh’s graduation is only three days away, and he hasn’t told us anything about it.”
“Oh, stop being such a worrywart, darling!” Jeff said, waving his hand.
“It’s only a semester! We can get through this.
Not to mention that our grandson is studying at one of the best colleges in the country!
He’ll make us proud when he graduates with honors. And when we see him wearing his graduation hat, it will all be worth it!”
Somehow, Jeff’s mention of Hugh’s graduation made Ellis forget about her concerns, and they borrowed money from one of Jeff’s acquaintances to cover Hugh’s university fees. Months passed, and Hugh’s graduation was finally approaching.