Riley was seven months pregnant, living paycheck to paycheck, and navigating the reality of facing motherhood on her own. With limited income from a part-time job and rising expenses, every trip to the grocery store required careful planning and compromise. One afternoon, while standing in line, she noticed an elderly man struggling at the register, quietly counting small bills as he tried to decide between buying food for himself or dog food for the small terrier sitting faithfully at his feet. The scene struck a deep chord. Despite her own financial worries, Riley chose to step forward and cover the cost of his groceries, believing that sometimes compassion matters more than careful budgeting.
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