The widow without a claim

Surprisingly, Sandrine was entirely absent from the will, which astonished everyone. Despite their mistrust of her, Marcel’s omission of Sandrine left them perplexed. Marcel’s known generosity led them to believe he wouldn’t leave her with nothing. It raised questions about what prompted the changes and how he had come to understand Sandrine’s true character.

The revelation of the will deeply upset Sandrine. She hired her own legal team to challenge it, arguing that Marcel’s deep affection for her should secure her a share as his legal wife. She also questioned the informal nature of the will, written on the back of an envelope, expressing doubts about its legality.

Justice and karma was served

Despite Sandrine’s claims, the notarized document held legal weight. She persisted in asserting a forged signature, leading to a protracted legal battle. However, in 2016, the court ultimately sided with Marcel’s family, affirming the will’s legitimacy and the authenticity of Marcel’s handwriting.

With this, all the villager’s suspicions were finally confirmed. They were glad that Marcel was able to realize Sandrine’s true intentions before he passed away. Sandrine was left with nothing. This could have left a sharp sting for her knowing that all her efforts to fool Marcel were all for nothing.