Cashier Learns She Owns a $3.8M Business after Finding Will in Her Name — Story of the Day

Gregory, a humble cashier, returned home to find his daughter Linda with a mysterious letter from a lawyer. Inside was news that she’d inherited three restaurants worth nearly $4 million from Matthew Markham, her biological father. Shocked, they learned Matthew, dying and unaware of Linda until recently, tested her character at her cashier job—once as a poor man she helped, then as a rude rich man she stood up to. He chose her as his heir, leaving yellow lilies as a final gift. Gregory, who’d hidden her adoption fearing loss, was relieved by her acceptance. The inheritance transformed their lives, proving kindness and integrity bring unexpected rewards, even from beyond. (111 words)

What can we learn? Treat others equally for unseen blessings, and find joy in a simple, honest life.