The Gift Card Secret

My grandpa was known for his extreme frugality. Friends and family joked that he’d rather save a penny than spend a dollar. When he passed away, I inherited a peculiar memento: a $30 gift card, untouched, its value intact. I had no idea why he hadn’t used it, and for a long time, I just kept it in my wallet, unsure if I should spend it.

One day, on a whim, I decided to use the card at a local store. It was just an ordinary day – or so I thought. As I handed the card to the cashier, her face turned pale. She looked at me, her eyes wide with shock.

“Where did you get this?” she asked, her voice barely a whisper.

“Uh… it was my grandpa’s,” I stammered, confused by her reaction.

Without a word, she held up her hand, signaling for everyone around us to stop.

“STOP! EVERYONE!” she shouted to the store. “IN FRONT OF US!”

Customers and employees alike froze, all eyes on us. My heart pounded as I realized this wasn’t just any ordinary gift card. What secret could it hold? And what had my grandpa been hiding all along?