Linda had always been close to her grandmother Marlene, living with her until college took her away. When Marlene called, saying she didn’t have much time left, Linda rushed to her side, finding her frail but happy to see her. Her brother Brian, however, criticized the house’s condition and later complained when Marlene gifted them each $5,000. While Linda spent her visit caring for Marlene and fixing up the home, Brian left in anger.

A few days later, Marlene passed away peacefully. At the reading of the will, Brian was thrilled to inherit the house, while Linda received only her grandmother’s old clocks. Embarrassed as Brian mocked her, she accepted them quietly—until the lawyer handed her a letter from Marlene.

In the note, Marlene revealed the clocks were rare antiques worth nearly $200,000. She wrote that everyone gets what they truly deserve, and she wanted Linda to have “only the best.” The truth left Linda in tears, realizing her grandmother’s gift was both sentimental and valuable.

Brian was left stunned and speechless, while Linda left the lawyer’s office holding the clocks close, comforted by the feeling that Marlene’s love and wisdom would tick beside her forever.