Edward was distraught when his sister Sarah called to tell him that his grandma, Sandy, had died. He couldn’t understand her chilly tone when she inquired, “Are you coming to the funeral?”

“Sarah, how can you talk so callously? Of course, I’m coming,” he said, knowing she could be concerned about his condition. He lost his legs in a traffic accident years ago, and he has since relied on his wife Gianna’s wages, which barely cover his family’s costs. Gianna worked diligently while raising their two children, while Edward struggled to find a job. He was now awaiting a work-from-home opportunity.

Edward had a particular place in his heart for his grandma, who had supported them following his injury. Despite her meager circumstances, she frequently babysat the children and gave emotional support. The news of her death struck him deeply.

“Alright, that’s fine.” I’m calling to tell you to get here fast, or I’m taking almost everything.”

“What do you mean?” “Get where?” Edward asked, confused.

“Her house.” I’m currently going through her belongings and making the most of them. “Maybe I can get something out of it,” Sarah said.

“You can’t do that!” Edward shouted on the telephone.

“Yes, I can.” She did not leave a will, and we were her only direct relatives. Since you already own the house, I am keeping it for myself. “I’m being kind and allowing you to come here if you need anything before I sell it all,” Sarah said, abruptly disconnecting.

Gianna drove Edward to his grandmother’s house, but Sarah refused to let him take anything. “No, I called Dibs on that already,” she remarked as he grabbed for the vase. It didn’t matter; nothing could replace the emptiness caused by their grandmother’s death.

Instead, Edward came across an old blanket adorned with an attractive design. It reminded him of when he and his boyhood buddies used his grandmother’s dining room chairs to make forts.

“How about this?” he said, taking up the blanket.

“Oh, the old thing? “Sure,” Sarah said dismissively. Edward took it and informed Gianna that it was time to depart. He didn’t want to spend another second watching Sarah ruthlessly go through their grandmother’s possessions for selfish gain.

“I can’t believe Sarah’s attitude,” Gianna said on the vehicle trip home.

“I understand. She didn’t have a reputation for warmth, but her behavior was truly awful. “If our parents were here, they would be so disappointed,” Edward said, feeling both sad and angry. They agreed to dismiss the matter and go on with their lives. Edward eventually found remote work, providing some security to his family.

Everything appeared to be improving after years of stress. Gianna chose to hang the blanket in their room due to its exquisite pattern. “I’m going to save up some money, and we can frame it,” she said. Edward admired how she valued the simple things in life.

Chenoa, their buddy, came by one day and complimented them on their blanket. “OMG, that really looks Navajo!” she exclaimed.

“Do you think so?” I believe Edward’s grandma has had it for a long time. Gianna answered, “She might not have known,” but Chenoa, as a Native American, would have known.

“It’s a Navajo blanket. It appears old yet well-preserved. Can I snap a photo? There’s a man on the reservation who can recognize Navajo anywhere. “I’ll text him,” Chenoa said.

A few minutes later, Chenoa’s contact confirmed that the blanket was genuine and ancient. They invited an expert who suggested it was from the 1800s.

“You two might have discovered a valuable antique,” he informed them.

They brought the blanket to an antiquarian, who confirmed its value. He informed me that the blanket’s value could range from $200,000 to $500,000, possibly even higher.

Seeing the cash possibilities, Edward and Gianna decided to auction the blanket, despite its sentimental worth. Life was uncertain, and they needed money to secure their children’s future. However, they did not anticipate the auction results.

The auctioneer declared, “Sold!” with a price tag of 1.5 million dollars. Edward and Gianna exchanged surprised stares; they were now wealthy.

Their fortune immediately became public, reaching Edward’s whole family, including Sarah. “I demand half that amount, Edward! “Or I’ll sue you!” she said.

“You’ve saved everything for yourself, Sarah. You do not have a case. This is our money. “Goodbye,” Edward said firmly.

Edward was correct; Sarah had no legal basis. When she started pressuring them for money, he took action and had her jailed for attempting to break into their house. He also sought a restraining order against her.

In the end, Edward’s family benefited from their unexpected riches. They laid aside money for their children’s schooling, and Edward launched his own business, finally living the life he had always desired.