An Obese Girl Was Given to a Poor Farmer as “Punishment”—She Didn’t Know He Owned Thousands of…

You must be tired and hungry after your journey. As they walked toward the farmhouse, Margaret was surprised by what she saw. While the exterior was modest and unpretentious, the property stretched far beyond what she had expected.

Well-maintained fences stretched to the horizon, and she could see cattle grazing in distant pastures. The house itself, though simple, was spotlessly clean and surprisingly spacious. The kitchen was large and welcoming, with a massive wood-burning stove and a sturdy oak table that could seat eight people comfortably.

I know it is not fancy, Thomas said apologetically, but we have tried to make it comfortable. Your room is upstairs, the first door on the right. You have complete privacy, and there are locks on all the doors.

Margaret was surprised by this consideration. She had expected to be treated as little more than unpaid help. Samuel Brennan spoke for the first time, his voice warm and grandfatherly.

Margaret, my dear, I want you to know that Thomas is a good man. He will never do anything to make you uncomfortable or afraid. We both hope that in time, you might come to think of this place as truly home.

That evening, as Margaret sat at the kitchen table sharing a simple but delicious meal of pot roast and vegetables, she began to understand that her assumptions about her new life might be wrong. Thomas and his father treated her with a respect she had never experienced. They asked about her interests, listened to her responses, and seemed genuinely interested in her thoughts and opinions.

When she mentioned that she enjoyed reading, Thomas’s face lit up with pleasure. We have a fair collection of books in the parlour, he said eagerly. Please feel free to borrow anything that interests you.

I would love to hear your thoughts on them. Over the following weeks, Margaret discovered that life at the Brennan farm was unlike anything she had experienced. Thomas rose before dawn each day to tend to his responsibilities, but he always ensured that she had everything she needed.

He never made demands on her time or attention, instead giving her space to explore her new surroundings and find her place in the household routine. Gradually, Margaret began to understand the true scope of the Brennan operation. What appeared to be a simple family farm was actually a substantial agricultural enterprise…