During the divorce process, a wealthy husband decided to leave his wife an abandoned farm in the middle of nowhere. However, a year later, what happened left him completely stunned.

During the divorce process, a wealthy husband decided to leave his wife an abandoned farm in the middle of nowhere. However, a year later, what happened left him completely stunned.

— Ethan, you know I don’t need you here, right? — said Emma firmly. — I suggest you go back to the city.

— What city are you talking about? — she replied, exhausted. She had been betrayed by the person she trusted the most and no longer had the strength to argue. They had started their life together from scratch, selling their apartment and investing everything in their business. Ethan contributed only a small shared apartment room, while Emma ensured their success with her intelligence and dedication. They lived modestly, moving from one rental to another, but eventually achieved stability.

Over time, Ethan began to act like a king. Cleverly, he transferred all the assets into his name, ensuring that Emma would be left with nothing in case of a divorce. When everything was under his control, he filed for divorce.

— Do you think this is fair, Ethan? — Emma asked, disappointed.

He shrugged indifferently.
— Don’t start this again. You haven’t contributed anything for a long time. I do everything while you do nothing.

— You were the one who told me to take a break and focus on myself, — she replied calmly.

Ethan sighed in frustration.
— I’m tired of these pointless arguments. Anyway, do you remember the old farm I inherited from my former boss, Mr. Johnson? He passed away and left me that worthless piece of land. It’s perfect for you. If you don’t want it, you get nothing.

Emma smiled bitterly. She knew exactly what he was doing. Twelve years together, and she realized she had been living with a stranger.

— Fine, but on one condition: I want the farm officially transferred to my name.

— No problem. It’ll save me taxes, — Ethan replied with a smirk.

Emma said nothing more. She packed her things and moved into a hotel. She was determined to start over, no matter what awaited her—whether it was a rundown farm or just an empty piece of land. She would figure it out when she arrived. If it wasn’t worth it, she’d go back to the city or find another opportunity to rebuild her life.

She loaded her car with the essentials, leaving everything else to Ethan and his new lover. If he thought he could still rely on her experience and intelligence, he was in for a big surprise. The new girlfriend, whom Emma had only seen a few times, seemed more arrogant than smart.

Ethan handed her the papers with a smirk.
— Good luck.

— You too, — Emma replied calmly.

— Don’t forget to send me a picture with the cows, — he chuckled.

Without responding, Emma closed the car door and drove away. As she left the city, tears started to stream down her face. She didn’t know how long she had been crying until a gentle knock on her window startled her.

— Are you alright, dear? My husband and I saw you sitting here for quite a while, — said an elderly woman kindly.

Emma looked at the woman and then at the rearview mirror, where she noticed a bus stop nearby. She gave a faint smile.

— I’m fine, I just got overwhelmed.

The woman nodded understandingly.
— We’re coming back from the hospital. Our neighbor is there all alone, and no one visits her. Are you by any chance heading to Greenfield?

Emma raised her eyebrows in surprise.
— Greenfield? Where the farm is?

— Yes, though calling it a farm now is a bit of a stretch. The owner died, and no one takes care of it. A few people still look after the animals out of love.

Emma smiled slightly.
— What a coincidence, that’s exactly where I’m going. Hop in, I’ll take you.

The elderly woman sat in the front seat, and her husband got into the back.

— I’m Emma, — she introduced herself while driving.

— I’m Margaret Williams, and this is my husband, Henry, — the woman replied warmly.

During the drive, Emma learned a lot about the farm—who was stealing, who still cared for the animals, and the overall dire state of the place. Upon arrival, she saw empty fields and a nearly abandoned barn with only twenty cows. However, she decided to stay and fight for a fresh start.

A year later, Emma proudly watched as eighty cows grazed peacefully in her green pastures. She had transformed the abandoned farm into a thriving business. It wasn’t easy—she had to sell her jewelry to buy feed and spend the last of her savings. But now, sales were increasing, and her products were in demand even in neighboring regions.

One day, a young woman named Sarah brought her a newspaper ad for refrigerated trucks at a good price. Emma recognized the contact number—it belonged to Ethan’s company. With a sly smile, she asked Sarah to call and offer 5% more, on the condition that they wouldn’t show the trucks to any other buyers.

When Emma went to inspect the trucks, she was met by a stunned Ethan.

— You’re buying them? — he asked in disbelief.

— Yes, for the farm you gave me. It’s turned out to be a great business, and we’re expanding, — Emma replied calmly.

Ethan couldn’t say a word. Meanwhile, Emma had moved on from the past.

Eventually, she found true love with John, a mechanic who helped her improve the farm. Together, they celebrated their daughter’s christening, while Ethan could only watch from a distance as his own life fell apart.