Harry deeply cherished his family, so when his late grandmother asked him to rebuild her house, he was determined to honor her wish, even though he had little money. What he discovered on this journey would not only surprise him, but change his life forever.
After their grandmother passed away, Harry and his brother Walter were called to the lawyer’s office. Walter eagerly anticipated a large inheritance, having been disappointed when their grandfather’s wealth went to their grandmother, leaving them empty-handed. Now, with her passing, he expected the fortune to finally come to them.
The brothers couldn’t have been more different. Harry was independent and hardworking, always striving to build his own future. Walter, however, saw family as a means to wealth, prioritizing money and status over relationships.
On her deathbed, their grandmother made a heartfelt request:
“My dear grandsons, your grandfather built this house when we were just starting out. It holds our memories and your childhood. Please rebuild it in his honor and keep it in the family. I promised him it would be passed down through generations.”
Both brothers agreed, but only Harry truly meant it. At the lawyer’s office, the will revealed a surprise.
“Your grandmother left you both her house,” the lawyer said.
Walter, stunned, quickly asked, “What else?”
“That’s it,” the lawyer replied. “Her accounts were closed, and there were no valuables left.”
Enraged, Walter stormed out. “I want nothing to do with that old house! Do whatever you want with it,” he told Harry before driving away.
Despite being short on cash and carrying debt, Harry was determined to fulfill his grandmother’s wish. He used his savings and borrowed money from a wealthy friend to begin the renovation.
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