A Humble Gift
Maria hesitated before taking the envelope. Inside, she found a modest sum of money—nowhere near what she had expected to get from selling the ring, but enough to help her get by for a little while longer. “Thank you,” she said, feeling a surge of gratitude. “You didn’t have to do this.” The shopkeeper smiled, his eyes kind. “Sometimes doing the right thing brings its own rewards. Take care of yourself, Maria. And if you ever need help, you know where to find me.”
A Humble Gift
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