Dawn’s hands trembled as she read the letter, her father’s words revealing the truth Charlotte had tried to hide. “My dearest Dawn,” it began, “I knew this day might come. You are stronger than you realize.” After their father’s sudden death, Charlotte had abandoned Dawn, taking what little they had. But their father had foreseen this. Hidden inside the old grandfather clock was a key.

Dawn unlocked the compartment and found a velvet pouch. Inside, a gleaming pocket watch rested, its back engraved with the words: “Time reveals all truths.”A note enclosed with the watch explained its purpose: it unlocked a safety deposit box containing their father’s true legacy. Trembling but determined, Dawn followed the instructions.