That evening, while finishing my shift, a customer I barely noticed—just a quiet, ordinary-looking guy—got up, paid his bill, and left me a tip. When I checked, I was stunned. It was a huge amount—more than enough to cover my overdue rent and clear some debt that had been keeping me up at night,
To this day, I don’t know if he overheard the story or just sensed I needed it. But I’ll never forget that moment. It reminded me that kindness has a way of circling back, often when you least expect it.
