In an act of selflessness, my kind-hearted mother declined an inheritance, choosing instead to pass it to her older sister, Aunt Ellie, who lives in a cramped two-bedroom apartment with her son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. Meanwhile, I’m bunking with my in-laws, saving up for a mortgage, and looking after my younger brother, Alexander. It seemed my mom’s decision didn’t take our struggles into account. But as events unfolded, Aunt Ellie’s gratitude brought our family closer, leading to unexpected blessings for us all.