Celine Waterford never imagined she would be checking into a retirement village at 52, but life had played a series of nasty pranks on her, and she had nowhere else to go. All that was left of the fortune her husband had left her was the membership in a retirement village, so here she was. The receptionist looked at Celine dubiously. “Yes, Mrs. Waterford, you are indeed a member of The Village, but you’re a little younger than our average resident.
Celine smiled bitterly. “Yes, I know, but if my husband Harold hadn’t passed away four years ago, I’d be living here already. Please call the administrator.” The administrator checked all of Celine’s records and nodded. “Yes, of course, Mrs.
Waterford. Everything’s according to regulations. You are retired, and both you and your late husband were members of the Golden Years Village. Read the full story here ▶
