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"I still can't believe it," Mary uttered, leaning back on the couch cushion, disbelief etched on her face.

The most amazing day of her life had just unfolded. Not only had she enjoyed a crab boil with a real-life star, but she'd also learned that her son had found a diamond ring, which he exchanged for 135 acres of farmland in her husband's hometown. Her legs still felt weak, the shock still continued to drain all her strength. The entire day felt surreal.

Yet, a frown creased her brow as she complained, "Why did it have to be farmland? Couldn't she have just given us the cash so we could spend it on whatever we wanted?"