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When a mysterious package from Josh\u2019s estranged father arrived, he found a ticking box inside a beautiful pillow. Josh was torn between forgiving his father or maintaining their estranged relationship.\n

Josh and his wife, Kate, were celebrating their third wedding anniversary when the package arrived. \u201cI have a package for you,\u201d said the delivery man. Assuming it was a gift from Josh, Kate opened it and found an embroidered pillow with a note: \u201cHappy Anniversary, Josh and Kate! \u2013 Taylor.\u201d\n

Josh\u2019s father, Taylor, had abandoned him as a child to start a new life with another woman. Josh never forgave him, saying, \u201cA father is supposed to choose you, Kate.\u201d\n

When Josh heard the pillow ticking, he threw it outside, fearing something sinister. He cut the pillow open and found a small box with a timer. \u201cLet\u2019s find out,\u201d Josh said. Inside was a check for $100,000.\n

Josh called Taylor, who revealed, \u201cBecause I\u2019m dying, Kate\u2026that money is for you guys. And if Josh doesn\u2019t want it, then keep it for Emily\u2019s future.\u201d\n

Finally, Josh agreed to meet his father, who apologized: \u201cI want to spend my remaining time making amends.\u201d Josh responded, \u201cIt\u2019s not easy, Dad. But I\u2019m willing to try. For Emily\u2019s sake.\u201d\n

As they left the park, Josh felt a weight lifted, saying, \u201cMaybe it\u2019s good that pillow showed up, after all.\u201d\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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