While My Family Argued About Grandma’s Will, I Was the Only One Who Took Her Beloved Dog — And Found the Secret She Left Behind

My mother arrived at my door, insisting I was hiding something valuable. I explained again that I had only inherited Berta, but she didn’t believe me. Later that night, while petting Berta, I noticed a tiny opening in her collar containing a tag with an address and locker number. Curious and nervous, I followed the clue and found a small key that led to a storage locker at the train station.

Inside the locker was an envelope labeled “For Meredith,” along with documents and a heartfelt letter from Grandma. In it, she explained that her savings were meant for the person who chose to love Berta without expecting anything in return. She trusted that person would be me.

Reading her words filled me with gratitude. Though my relatives tried to challenge it, the lawyer confirmed her wishes were final. With Grandma’s trust in my hands, I decided to use much of the inheritance to support the hospital where I worked—carrying forward her spirit of kindness and generosity.