David walked her to the restaurant’s entrance, ensuring she felt safe and comfortable. As they stepped outside, she turned to him. “Thank you for being my friend tonight,” she said softly.
He watched her disappear into the dusk, clutching her pink backpack and the precious meal for her mother. And as he stood beneath the streetlights, David felt something shift within him—like a door opening to a new possibility, a life more enriched by connection and kindness than he’d ever known before.
The evening had taken an unexpected turn, but David realized it was exactly what he needed. It reminded him that success wasn’t solely measured by what you own, but by the impact you have on others. And as he headed home, he was certain this was just the beginning of something meaningful, both for him and Lily.
