Valuable lessons
“I understand that this may be a difficult requirement for you to fulfill, Olivia,” Mr. Thompson continued. “But your grandfather was a wise man, and he believed that this would be the best way for you to learn the lessons he tried to teach you in his final moments. He wanted you to understand the value of caring for others, and to appreciate the home that he built and loved for so many years.”
Olivia sat in silence for a few moments, trying to process everything that Mr. Thompson had said. She knew that she had a difficult decision to make, but thinking about all the money she could get, she couldn’t help but feel greedy. She took a deep breath and looked up at Mr. Thompson. “I accept the challenge,” she said, determined . “I will live in my grandfather’s house for one year, and I will take care of it as if it were my own.” Yet, Olivia was naive to think that this was the only lesson he tried to teach her. After all, she did ignore him for years and was selfish for so long.