Neighbor Handyman Came to Fix My Broken Window – What He Left behind in My Garden Was Unthinkable

At 82, I thought I knew everything about my quiet neighborhood, but a stormy night proved me wrong. As thunder crashed and wind howled, a sharp noise drew me to my living room. My window had shattered, letting in the storm’s fury.

The next morning, I called Carl, the local handyman, to fix it. He seemed distant, not his usual chatty self, but I didn’t pry.

Later, while tending my garden, I noticed disturbed soil near the fence. Curiosity led me to dig, revealing a rusted metal box filled with sparkling jewelry. Startled, I called the police.

Days later, they returned with surprising news: Carl wasn’t a thief. The jewelry belonged to his late mother. Carl, struggling with his wife’s drinking problem, had hidden the valuables to protect them. He planned to retrieve them after his divorce.

When I saw Carl again, he apologized. I reassured him, understanding his desperation. We parted on good terms, and I planted flowers where the box had been—a tribute to the night that revealed more than just a broken window.

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