Dylan saved up to repurchase his grandmother’s old ring, but he learned more about the jewelry from the store owner. During Dylan’s grandma’s birthday, the store owner showed up with a surprise, and finally, the family learned something insanely valuable.
“Dylan, are you sure you want to spend all that money on grandma’s birthday gift?” Dylan’s mom, Lucinda, asked him as they walked toward an antique shop in Chicago.
“Yes! Yes! Yes!” the eight-year-old replied, nodding his head and holding his piggy bank closer to his chest. His mother held his other hand, smiling at him despite being confused by the entire situation.
One year ago, Dylan walked through this same area with his grandmother, Alexia, who was shocked to see an old ring at one of the shops.
“What’s so special about this ring?” Dylan asked at the time, looking at the old, seemingly unremarkable piece of jewelry.
“Your grandfather bought me this ring when we got married, and it was supposed to symbolize our love and remain in the family for years,” his grandmother began then shook her head. “Sadly, we had some hard times, and he had to sell it so we could have money. Richard Sr. was already working so hard back then, and he wanted to get a third job instead of selling it. But I insisted.”
“What happened then?”
“In fact, you moved me so much that I came with my own gift… but it’s actually for you, Dylan,” Mr. Clark expressed.
“We told each other we would buy it back someday, but Richard Sr. died half a year later, and I had to scramble with two kids and a house to pay for. I knew I couldn’t reclaim it anymore, and then I forgot all about it,” Alexia explained. “You know, family is more important than anything material or any money. But still, I wish I could repurchase it.”
“Let’s buy it!” Dylan suggested with a grin.
“Oh, no, sweetie. I don’t have any money now. Your father pays for everything for me now, and I couldn’t ask for this extravagance… especially with his history with your granddad…”