On a crisp October morning, Ethan Blake—a successful internet entrepreneur—was enjoying his usual coffee break on Main Street. Dressed in a tailored blue suit, he blended into the upscale neighborhood. But something unusual caught his eye just outside a bakery.
Two young boys stood beside a worn red plastic toy car. One held a cardboard sign, carefully lettered in a child’s handwriting:
“To Help Our Mom — $20 for Sale”
Ethan paused, moved by the scene.
“Hi there,” he said gently, kneeling beside them. “Are you two selling this cool car?”
The older boy nodded. “I’m Ryan. This is my brother, Robbie.”
Ethan smiled. “Nice to meet you. Why are you selling your toy?”
Ryan glanced down. “Our mom’s really sick. She needs medicine, but we don’t have enough money.”
Robbie added quietly, “She tells us it’s okay, but we hear her crying at night.”
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