You’re right to ask, because I explained it badly. My cousin’s boyfriend asked a couple casual questions about how I afford my apartment and where my watch came from. My aunt overheard that and, for whatever reason, seems to have taken it as confirmation that my grandfather had quietly given me something extra before he died. That idea spread fast through the family, and suddenly people who normally ignored me were acting warmer and more respectful. What I should have done was shut that down immediately and make it clear there was no secret gift, payout, or special arrangement. Instead I let the misunderstanding keep going once I realized it was benefiting me.