I opened the envelope and saw everyone’s jaw on the floor! It was the deed to my grandfather’s house—a beautiful property by the lake that had been in our family for generations. But that wasn’t all.
Tucked behind the deed was a handwritten letter from him. It read:
“Money can disappear in a blink, but memories and values stay forever. This house was where you spent every summer with me, where we built birdhouses, baked cookies, and talked about life. I saw myself in you. I know you’ll take care of this place and the memories we shared.”
Everyone was silent. Suddenly, the millions didn’t seem to matter anymore. I had something priceless—his heart, his trust, and a place that held a lifetime of love.