My grandma turned a deaf ear to test us before splitting the...

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My grandma turned a deaf ear to test us before splitting the inheritance; everyone received what they deserved.


“Love is the greatest inheritance,” my late grandmother would remark. It took her pretending to be deaf and her hungry children reading her will before they understood what she meant.


Cherish your grandparents while you can. Hug them close, murmur “I love you,” and make memories that will warm your heart long after they’re gone. Because one day, those memories may be all you have left. My grandma Rosalind, who is 89 years old, taught me a wonderful lesson that forever impacted my life.


I was 15 when it happened. My pals were busy with summer flings and beach parties, but I was content just spending time with Grandma Rosalind. 

“Emily, dear,” Grandma once whispered to me, her voice gentle and caring. “Would you like to help me with the garden later?”

I nodded enthusiastically, disregarding my uncle’s eye roll across the room. He never understood why I opted to stay with the “old lady.”

“You’re wasting your summer, Em,” my Uncle Bill remarked. “Why don’t you come to the beach with us?”

I gave him a look. “Because I care deeply about Grandma and Uncle Bill. You should try it sometime.”

As Grandma and I pruned the roses together, I saw her hands quivering slightly. She was becoming older, which terrified me.

“Grandma,” I spoke softly. “You know I love you, right?”


She paused and looked at me with her kind eyes. “Of course, dear.” I also love you. More than you can fathom.

As we walked inside, I held her firmly, enjoying the familiar scent of lavender and handmade cookies that clung to her clothes. I had no idea that moment of peace was the quiet before the storm.

“Emily,” Grandma murmured, suddenly serious. “Promise me one thing. No matter what happens, always be true to yourself.”

I leaned back, puzzled. “Of course, Grandma.” “But why are you telling me this?”

She simply grinned, with that familiar twinkle in her eyes. “You’ll understand someday, sweetheart. So, how about we bake some cookies?”

A week before Grandma’s 89th birthday, everything changed. Dad returned home with a bleak expression.


“Emily,” he said softly, his voice quivering. “Grandma is at the hospital. “The doctors say she has lost her hearing.”

My world shattered. How does this happen? Just yesterday, we were giggling at her childhood anecdotes.

“But… she was fine!” I argued with tears in my eyes. “We were gardening and baking and…”

Dad hugged me. “I know, sweetheart. It happened suddenly. The doctors said it’s not uncommon at her age.”

Despite the diagnosis, we chose to celebrate Grandma’s birthday nevertheless. She deserved it, whether deaf or not.


“We’ll make it special,” Mom promised, her voice filled with love and determination. “Emily, why don’t you create a photo album? I’m sure Grandma would enjoy it.

I smiled, brushing away tears as I helped Mom prepare the table for dinner. “Yes, I will. She’s always enjoyed gazing at old photographs.

We swiftly transitioned to Grandma’s 89th birthday party. The celebration was in full flow, but something seemed odd.

I was sitting next to Grandma, showing her images on my phone, when I heard Uncle Bill’s loud voice.

“If we don’t get the house, I’ll fight for it in court. “Don’t you realize she’s old and stupid?” he growled, gazing unkindly at Grandma.

I froze. How could he have said that about Grandma?

Sure! Here’s the translation in English:

Aunt Sarah interjected, her voice dripping with contempt. “Oh, yeah, brother! You cannot believe her words. I can’t wait to get that valuable farm she owns in Boston.

I couldn’t believe what I heard. These were the same individuals who had smiled and hugged Grandma only moments before.

“Hey!” I yelled, my cheeks flaming with rage. “How can you talk about Grandma like that?”Uncle Bill sneered at me. “Shut up, silly girl.” “This is a mature business.”


I looked at Grandma and expected to see pain in her eyes. Instead, I saw a glimmer of something different. Was it amusement?


I shook my head and dismissed the concept. The poor woman could not hear them, which made me happy. Their nasty comments would have shattered her heart.

“Are you okay, Grandma?” I asked quietly, forgetting for a second that she couldn’t hear me.

She patted my hand and smiled.

That night, after everyone had gone home, I saw Grandma seated in her favorite armchair, gazing out the window.

“Grandma?” I spoke quietly as I approached her.

To my amazement, she turned to face me. “Dear Emily. “Come sit with me.”

I froze. “Grandma? Can you hear me?

She chuckled, with that familiar twinkle in her eyes. “Sweetheart, I can hear everything. Who said I was fully deaf? “I can hear faintly.”

I was speechless. “But… but at the party…

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