Despite having little money, Harry was determined to fulfill his late grandmother’s request to repair her home because he loved his family very much. In addition to surprising him, what he learned on this adventure permanently altered his course in life.
Harry and his brother Walter were called to the lawyer’s office following the death of their grandma. Walter was excited, anticipating a large inheritance. When their grandfather passed away years ago, his whole fortune went to their grandma, leaving the brothers penniless. Walter figured that after she died, they would finally get their fortune.
The brothers were a contrast study. Harry was self-reliant, diligent, and committed to establishing a life for himself. Walter, on the other hand, valued wealth and prestige over relationships and viewed family as a means to an end.
“My dear grandsons, your grandfather built this house when we were starting out,” their grandma had fervently asked on her deathbed. It contains your early years and our memories. Please make sure it remains in our family and rebuild it in his honor. I assured him that it would be inherited by future generations.
Harry was the only one who meant it, but both brothers agreed. A surprise was discovered in the will at the lawyer’s office.
The attorney declared, “Your grandmother left you both her house.”
Walter was taken aback. “What more?” he insisted.
“That’s it,” the attorney said. “No valuables were discovered in the house, and her accounts were closed.”
Walter stormed out, furious. “That old house is not something I want anything to do with! Before he drove away, he told Harry, “Do whatever you want with it.”
Despite his financial difficulties and outstanding debt, Harry made the decision to grant his grandmother’s request. To begin the remodeling, he borrowed money from a wealthy friend and utilized his savings. He discovered a wooden hatch under the front yard as he was working on the property. He opened it out of curiosity and discovered a staircase that led to a secret room.
Harry found a note addressed to him in a wooden trunk within. The author was his grandfather:
“To Harry, my grandson,
You have fulfilled your grandma’s wish, and if you are reading this, you have done me and your grandmother honor. I am thankful for that. I’m relieved that Walter has changed his mind if he’s with you.
Take this letter to my attorney now. He’ll show you what you’re worthy of. I am keeping a loving watch on you with your granny.
—Grandfather
Harry also discovered a box of his grandparents’ jewels and family photo albums in the chest. He went straight to the lawyer, who gave him a knowing smile.
The attorney remarked, “Your grandfather always thought you would be bringing this letter.” “He gave me instructions to give you ownership of a $300,000 bank account in his name. The funds were to be donated to charity if the house wasn’t reconstructed.
Harry made the modest decision to give $100,000 to organizations that aid the elderly. He used the remaining funds to settle his obligations, finish remodeling the house, and launch a café with his spouse.
Eventually, Harry and his family moved into his grandmother’s home, where they found happiness in a house rich in history and affection. They lived debt-free and their café prospered, cherishing their newfound blessings and the memories they made.