Eventually, Mark, the diner’s manager, called her into his office.
“I’ve seen what you’re doing. We can’t just give away free meals. This is a business.”
Mark frowned. “Your tips barely cover rent.”
Jenny folded her arms. “It’s my choice.”
Reluctantly, he agreed. And so, each morning, part of her meager income went toward keeping that boy fed.
The Empty Booth
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