Linda Inherits Grandma’s Old Clocks And Greedy Brother Gets House, Turns Out She Got Almost $200K….

A selfish brother inherited a house and ridiculed his younger sister for receiving only five rusty old clocks from their late grandmother, never realizing the treasures hidden within.

“Grandma called you too? I thought you’d be too busy with your books, little bookworm!” Brian, 26, sneered at his sister Linda as she stepped out of a taxi. Fear tightened in Linda’s chest, but she kept telling herself, “Nothing will happen to Grandma. She’ll be fine. She’ll live to a hundred.”

Both siblings had hurried to visit their 90-year-old grandmother, Marlene, after receiving her urgent request: “Sweethearts, I want to see you both one last time. I don’t think I’ll have another chance.”

Linda’s heart sank as she entered Marlene’s dusty bedroom. The ceiling was stained with mold from leaks, and it was clear her grandmother’s frailty had made it impossible for her to keep up with the house. Seeing Marlene so weak broke Linda’s heart.

“Grandma!” Linda rushed to her bedside, hugging her tightly. “You’ll be okay. I promise. God won’t take you from us.”

Just a year earlier, Linda had lived with Marlene, helping with everything and almost giving up a life-changing scholarship to stay with her. But Marlene insisted she pursue her studies in the city.

Brian walked in, coughing dramatically. “Ugh, Grandma, don’t you dust in here? I’m allergic!” He stood there, indifferent to Marlene’s condition, impatiently waiting to hear why they’d been called.

With a weak smile, Marlene reached under her pillow and handed them each an envelope. “Please, use this wisely, my dears.”

Inside were $5,000 for each of them. Linda teared up, knowing how hard Marlene had worked to save that money. She ran out of the room, overwhelmed with emotion.

Brian, however, frowned. “Is this it? I thought you had more to give. Well, I’m busy, so I have to go,” he muttered, leaving without a word of thanks.

The next morning, Linda returned. “Good morning, Grandma!” she said, drawing the curtains. “I added my savings to the money you gave me, and now I have $9,000. I’m using it for your eye surgery.”

Marlene’s eyes filled with tears as she embraced Linda. “Oh, my darling, it’s too late for that now. But having you here means the world to me.”

“I’ve taken a month off school,” Linda reassured her. “I’m staying until I see that golden smile again.”

With Linda home, Marlene felt relief. For the first time in ages, she wasn’t alone and didn’t have to worry about cooking or cleaning. Linda had transformed her days with warmth and love.

One afternoon, Marlene heard unfamiliar voices outside. When she went to check, she was astonished. Linda had used the $9,000 to renovate the house, fixing the leaks and restoring it to its former glory.

“I knew you always wanted to repair Grandpa’s house,” Linda smiled. “I did it for you. Do you like it?”

Marlene was overcome with emotion and hugged her granddaughter tightly. A week later, she passed away peacefully, just as she had hoped—to leave the world when she was happiest.

After the funeral, Linda and Brian were summoned to the lawyer’s office. To their surprise, there was more than just the envelopes of cash.

“Mr. White,” the lawyer began, addressing Brian, “your grandmother left you her house. Please sign the papers to complete the transfer.”

Linda wasn’t jealous, though it stung to see Brian inherit the house she had worked so hard to repair when he clearly didn’t deserve it.

“And Miss Linda, this is for you,” the lawyer said, handing her a small box. Inside were five old, rusty clocks.

Brian burst into laughter. “Seriously? Grandma left me the house and gave you junky old clocks? I guess she knew who deserved the best! Enjoy your little trinkets, sis!”

Heartbroken but resilient, Linda took the clocks back to the city. She didn’t think much of them—until one day, something caught her eye. On one clock, there was an engraving: “OPEN IT.”

Curious, she opened the clock and found a tiny scroll inside. As she unrolled it, her eyes widened in disbelief.

“These clocks are 100-year-old timepieces from my grandfather,” the note read. “They are made of rare metal and worth $40,000 each. You’ve received the best inheritance of all. With love, Granny Marlene.”

Tears of joy filled Linda’s eyes. The clocks were not only valuable but held immense sentimental worth. She hugged them tightly, feeling Marlene’s presence through them.

Linda chose to keep her discovery to herself. “Let Brian think he got the better deal,” she thought. “Grandma knew who truly deserved the best, and I don’t need to prove it.”

Lesson from this story:

Everyone receives what they truly deserve. Brian mocked Linda for inheriting the clocks, unaware of their true value. In the end, Linda was gifted something far greater—both financially and emotionally.

Love and care for your elders without expecting anything in return. Linda’s selfless devotion to her grandmother was rewarded in ways she could never have imagined, showing that genuine love often brings the most meaningful blessings.

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