My grandfather left my siblings and me a choice in his will: $10,000 or a photo album. My siblings chose the cash; I picked the album, cherishing our bond. Inside, I found a hidden letter revealing a secret: in 1974, Grandpa buried a box under an oak tree. It contained gold coins he stole from David Moreno, a mechanic who died in a
fire Grandpa accidentally caused. Wracked with guilt, he never used them. I located the box, now worth $45,000, and uncovered David’s tragic story. I bought him a headstone, shared his story publicly, and connected with his son, Luis. Together, we donated part of the money to a scholarship fund, honoring David’s memory. Choosing the album gave me a chance to right Grandpa’s wrong.
