My New Wife Demanded I Use My Late Wife’s Money Left for Our Kids on Her Daughters — My Lesson Was Strict

I never imagined my new wife would go after my late wife’s money—money meant for our daughters’ future, not hers. She thought she could pressure me into sharing it, but what followed taught her a lesson she’d never forget.

Three years after losing Edith to cancer, I remarried Gaby, hoping to build a new life for my daughters. Things seemed fine until one day, she cornered me in the kitchen, demanding access to the trust fund Edith had left for our children.

“That money is for their future,” I said firmly.

She accused me of prioritizing my late wife over our new family. But I stood my ground, explaining that Edith’s legacy was non-negotiable. Furious, Gaby lashed out, claiming I didn’t care about her daughters.

To prove my commitment, I set up a separate fund for her children, using our joint income. Still, Gaby resented my decision, her bitterness straining our marriage.

Months passed, filled with tense conversations and icy silences. One day, as I watched my daughters play, Gaby confronted me again.

“They deserve better,” she said, still trying to justify her stance.

“No,” I replied. “Taking what isn’t ours would have been unfair and disrespectful.”

Her attempts to manipulate me failed. I wasn’t about to let anyone rewrite the values Edith and I had built for our family.

In the end, I protected what mattered most—my daughters’ future and their mother’s memory. Whatever challenges lay ahead, I knew I’d face them head-on, just as I always had.