Diana felt weak and slowly sat down on the sofa. Russell began counting the bills and his face became paler with every bundle.
“That is thousands of dollars,” she whispered. “This could change everything for our family.”
However another discovery waited hidden inside the chair. While searching further Russell noticed an envelope wedged between two wooden boards.
He pulled it out and opened it carefully. Inside was a sheet of paper covered with shaky handwriting.
Russell read the message aloud.
“If an honest person finds this money please use it for something good because I have no heirs and hope it can bring happiness to someone.”
Tears filled Diana’s eyes as she listened to the words.
“Russell perhaps this is a sign,” she whispered.
He sighed deeply while holding the letter.
“Maybe it is but we must still do what is right,” he answered.
The next morning they quietly asked neighbors in nearby apartment buildings whether any elderly person had recently moved away or passed away. Nobody could give them any information about the armchair or the money.