After my mom passed away from a long battle with cancer, the family drama erupted. While my mom was always my best friend, my brother and aunts only visited when they needed something, like paying their bills. One aunt even wanted my mom’s “contacts” to get a new house.

At the will reading, I was shocked to learn that my mom’s $5 million savings were to be split between my brother and aunts. I got nothing. Sitting there in tears, I felt betrayed and wondered if I had done enough for her in her final months.

Then, the lawyer handed me an envelope, saying, “Your Mom loved you more than anyone.” Inside was an address and a key. Curiosity led me to the location, where I found a beautiful, fully paid-for house. Inside, there were photos of us and another letter on the glass table.

The letter explained that my mom knew my brother and aunts would squander the money. She wanted me to have a place to build a future and make new memories. Standing in my new kitchen, I realized that mom’s love wasn’t in the money but in this home. As I drank coffee from my new machine, I knew this gift was more valuable than anything else.

“Your Mom loved you more than anyone.”