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I glanced at my wallet. Two crumpled dollar bills. A few coins. Not much. But I couldn\u2019t just walk past. His cup was nearly empty, the few coins inside too light to even make a sound.<\/p>\n

I stepped over and bent down, dropping the bills into his cup.<\/p>\n

His hand trembled as it brushed against the edge. When his fingers closed over the money, he lifted his head slightly.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you,\u201d he whispered, voice dry and weary. \u201cYou have no idea what this means to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re welcome,\u201d I murmured.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost people don\u2019t even stop,\u201d he added quietly. \u201cI sit here all day sometimes.\u201d<\/p>\n

I swallowed hard, unable to find words. With a small nod, I returned to the bench.<\/p>\n

Adam looked up. \u201cWho was that man, Mom?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJust someone who needed a little help,\u201d I said gently.<\/p>\n

Alice tugged my sleeve. \u201cIs he okay?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know, sweetie.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I glanced at my wallet. Two crumpled dollar bills. A few coins. Not much. But I couldn\u2019t just walk past. His cup was nearly empty, the few coins inside too light to even make a sound. I stepped over and bent down, dropping the bills into his cup. His hand trembled as it brushed against…<\/p>\n

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