Intrigued, Laura and I unearthed a weathered box containing a stack of papers. These revealed a savings account set aside by my father for the house’s restoration and a deed to a seaside house for whoever honored his wish.

We decided to tell Aaron, anticipating his reaction. As expected, he was furious. “Why should you get everything just because you kept the old dump?” he shouted. “It’s about honoring Dad’s legacy,” I explained, trying to stay calm.

For weeks, Aaron and I didn’t speak, but Laura and I continued restoring the house. Slowly, it transformed, bringing back cherished memories.Months later, Aaron visited and admitted he overreacted.

We reconciled, and Laura and I sold the seaside house, planning to use the money for our children’s future. In the end, we honored our father’s wishes, preserving our family’s legacy and creating a new chapter for ourselves. What would you have done?