Greg’s hands trembled as he took the envelope, peering at the contents inside. Diana let out a gasp, covering her mouth, as she looked over his shoulder.
Their years of worry and careful budgeting seemed to evaporate in an instant, replaced by a quiet sense of relief.
“Why…why would she do this?” Greg asked, still trying to wrap his head around the surreal turn of events.
The man smiled, his voice gentle.
“Because sometimes, a small act of kindness is worth more than all the wealth in the world.
She wanted you to know that your compassion saved her life, and now she hopes to change yours.”
Greg’s throat felt tight as he struggled to respond. “I just…I didn’t expect anything in return.
I just wanted to help.”
The man extended his hand in a parting gesture.
“That’s exactly why she wanted to give back. Sometimes the universe has a way of rewarding those who give selflessly.”
As the limousine pulled away, Diana wrapped her arms around Greg, their hearts full of gratitude and amazement.
His act of kindness had blossomed into a future brighter than they’d ever imagined.
Greg turned to his wife, his voice barely above a whisper.
“I guess you really never know how much good a little kindness can do.”
Diana nodded, tears glistening in her eyes.
“And sometimes, it finds its way back to you tenfold.”
While Greg’s story has a simple and fulfilling end, in the following tale, a homeless Brandon chooses to be selfless with his last coins only to receive an unexpected reward.
Sadly, the reward leads to threats, extortion, and heartache before the drama ends.
This work is inspired by real events and people, but it has been fictionalized for creative purposes. Names, characters, and details have been changed to protect privacy and enhance the narrative. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental and not intended by the author.
The author and publisher make no claims to the accuracy of events or the portrayal of characters and are not liable for any misinterpretation.
This story is provided “as is,” and any opinions expressed are those of the characters and do not reflect the views of the author or publisher.
