Imagine having a cherished memory with a beloved neighbor, only to have her sons try to take it away from you. That’s the situation one woman found herself in after her neighbor ‘Ruth’ passed away. Ruth was like a surrogate grandma to her and had a beautiful china set that held special meaning for both of them. When Ruth’s sons sold off her belongings, the woman managed to buy the china set. Now, the sons are demanding it back, calling her evil for keeping their dead mother’s china set. ️
Ruth, the Surrogate Grandma
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The Special China Set ️
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A Magical Birthday Tea Party
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The Locked Cabinet Set
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An Annual Tradition
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Ruth’s Passing
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The Sons Sell Everything
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Skeptical Sons
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Desperate Measures
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A Race Against Time ⏰
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Buying the Set in Full
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The Sons Disappear
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Their Sudden Regret
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Feeling Guilty?
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Out of the Blue
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Who’s in the Right?
Is it right for the woman to keep the china set that holds so many precious memories with Ruth, or should she give in to the sons’ demands and return it? This emotional rollercoaster has left everyone questioning who’s in the right. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heart-wrenching situation… ️
NTA, tea set’s value underestimated. Keep it, it’s irreplaceable!

Heartwarming tradition continues despite selfish kids.

“NTA. If her sons wanted something of their mother’s so badly, they shouldn’t have been in such a hurry to sell everything. “

NTA, they sold everything out of greed, karma got them.
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NTA. You paid for it, Ruth is happy. China cabinet included!

NTA Ruth sells valuable set, neighbor’s sons demand it back!

Heartwarming NTA comment and replies about a stolen tea set

NTA. They sold everything and now regret it. Fair point.

NTA, check the value! Appraise it for a pleasant surprise!

Hilarious comment about checking the sex of a vulture!

NTA. Ruth’s sons sold it cheap, now want more money?

Sentimental items hold memories, NTA for keeping what Ruth wanted ❤️

NTA. Sons regret selling mom’s belongings after her death.

Fishy situation: You’re NTA for not selling. Something’s not right!

Ruth’s sons extorted $500 from you for her gifted set. NTA

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NTA. They sold it to you, now they want it back?!

They sold it, you bought it – it’s doubly yours!
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NTA. You bought it fair and square. It’s rightfully yours!

NTA. Portmeirion botanic garden is worth more than $500!

No guilt necessary, it’s yours! NTA, they made you buy it.
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NTA: Enjoy your tea, Ruth would have wanted it this way.

NTA – Honoring Ruth’s wishes despite their poor behavior

NTA: Keep your China and use this site to evaluate it!

Heartwarming support for keeping what’s rightfully yours! ❤️
