I Bequeathed $4.3 Million to Triplets I’ve Never Met, While My Own Kids Won’t Get a Penny

My name is Carlyle, and I built my fortune with hard work and perseverance. Over the course of 60 years, I turned a small manufacturing business into a thriving empire worth millions. Throughout all those years, my wife Marcy stood by my side, unwaveringly supporting me through every obstacle, every late night, and every moment of doubt when we weren’t sure if our dreams would survive. Together, we raised two children who were born into privilege. Caroline lived in a mansion in a wealthy neighborhood, dating a successful corporate lawyer, while Ralph managed a lucrative hedge fund and owned luxury cars worth more than most people’s homes. They were never satisfied with mediocrity—and perhaps that was their flaw.

Six months ago, everything changed when I collapsed in my study. Our housekeeper found me and called an ambulance. The doctors said I had suffered a minor stroke, which was serious but not life-threatening. They advised rest and monitoring, so I spent two weeks confined to a sterile hospital room surrounded by beeping machines and antiseptic smells. During that time, Caroline called only once, claiming she was overwhelmed with work and promising to visit soon—but she never did. Ralph sent flowers with a card but didn’t call or check in at all.

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