When my grandfather’s will was read, my relatives beamed as they collected envelopes of cash, heirloom jewelry, and stocks worth fortunes. I, on the other hand, was handed the deed to a crumbling old farm, long abandoned and mocked as useless. Their laughter rang in my ears as they called it a burden. Yet something in my heart told me Grandpa left it to me with purpose.
A week later, I drove out to see the place. The fences leaned, the roof sagged, and the fields were choked with weeds. Still, the air felt different — like it carried whispers of Grandpa’s faith in me. I picked up a rake, determined at least to honor him by restoring what little life I could to his land.
While clearing brush, a man in a suit appeared, introducing himself as Marcus from a development group. He explained a new highway project nearby would make this land more valuable than gold. Then, without hesitation, he offered me two million dollars for the farm — more than anyone in my family had ever dreamed of. I stood there stunned, realizing Grandpa had known exactly what he was doing.
That evening, sitting on the porch, I remembered the quiet afternoons I’d spent with him — drawing, planting vegetables, simply being present when others had long stopped visiting. The farm wasn’t a punishment; it was a reward. Today, while my relatives whisper with envy, I hold the deed tightly. Grandpa’s final gift wasn’t just land. It was proof that love, loyalty, and faith can yield more than fortune ever could.
