The poor thing inherited only an old umbrella, opened it, and then something smacked on her head.

The hero of today’s story had a hard time. As a child, she lost her parents. The girl moved to live with her grandparents. They devoted their entire lives to educating her. However, the matter did not end there. When Adele went to see a lawyer to receive an inheritance, it turned out, It has a special secret meaning. What happened and how the unusual story ended, read further in the article.



One day, Adele’s mom and dad were in a terrible accident. Doctors fought for their lives until the end, but were never able to save them. At the time, the girl was only 6 years old, and her older brothers John and Rick – 10 and 12. Soon the children moved in with their grandparents. They got all the parental savings they spent on teaching boys at university.



When Adele’s turn came, her grandmother became very ill. The granddaughter did not want to leave her family and did not leave her hometown. She went to a local school and took care of her grandmother all her free time. While she was sick, John and Rick never visited her. Adele was very angry with the brothers, because she did not understand their indifference and ingratitude.

When my grandmother passed away, John and Rick didn’t even come to say goodbye. Adele's resentment only grew stronger. She knew she could not influence her brothers. She now has no less worries: she still looked after her elderly grandfather.



Soon Adele met her future husband Henry. She moved into his house, but she didn't forget her grandfather. She came to him every day, cooked his favorite dishes and played chess with him. His grandfather liked to repeat the quote of the writer Isaac Asimov: “Unlike chess, in life the game continues after the mat.” He raised his granddaughter as a wrestler. And he seems to have succeeded.

After the departure of the grandmother was six months. Every day, Grandpa Adele was getting harder. Health to hell, the beloved is no more. He felt that he would leave soon. It happened suddenly. One day, Adele came to her grandfather’s house early in the morning for breakfast. He lay motionless in his bed. The girl poured bitter tears: grandfather was the last thread connecting her with childhood.



Adele was genuinely surprised when the brothers arrived at her first call. But it turned out they just wanted their share of the inheritance. John and Rick were looking forward to seeing the lawyer. Except he didn't make them happy. It turned out that the grandfather donated all his property to charity. He gave his grandchildren 3 things: an old pocket watch, a silver chain with a cross and an old umbrella.

A handwritten note was attached to the items: “Each of you will get the item you choose.” But you need to do it according to your age. First John chooses, then Rick, and then Adele. Good luck! John snatched a watch from the pile: "Wartime watches still." I'm sure I can make a decent amount of money!



Rick chose the chain, and Adele only got an old umbrella. Surprisingly, it was a rainy day. Adele took it as a bright sign. And the brothers just laughed at the sister: "This is a really worthwhile gift, sister." This umbrella is older than all of us combined. I'm sure this shit doesn't even work!

The secret meaning of Adele offended the way the brothers spoke about the gift of the grandfather. She decided to open the old umbrella to prove to them that it worked. But when she did, something fell on her head. And then again and again. These were old banknotes. Adele's never seen one like that in her life. The girl was taken aback: she did not understand why there were so many banknotes and what all this meant.

“Your grandfather collected these collectible notes for years. He inherited some from his father. All of them are worth crazy money, and every year their value will only grow, the lawyer said. John and Rick were in shock. They started accusing her sister of tricking her into getting that damn umbrella. But the lawyer defended the girl: "Gentlemen, we followed your grandfather's instructions."



Adele realized that her grandfather’s legacy had a secret meaning. He knew his granddaughter would get this umbrella. I knew she could handle the money wisely. That's what happened. Adele and her husband bought a house, a car, and the rest of the money was put aside for a rainy day.

From the editorial office, “Not everything that shines is gold,” says folk wisdom. Sometimes a seemingly unremarkable thing can mean much more than what carries obvious value. This story shows that sooner or later everyone gets what they deserve. Human virtue will certainly be rewarded.