The next morning, Mr. Bryant was humiliated when his tree became a viral sensation, with neighbors calling him out for stealing Christmas. By evening, he was back at Suzana’s door, dragging the tree behind him, muttering an apology.
“Thank you, Mr. Bryant,” Suzana said, smiling sweetly. “The boys will be so happy.”
That night, Mrs. Adams and the neighbors arrived with a new tree, ornaments, and cookies, filling their home with love. “No child should cry on Christmas,” Mrs. Adams said. “And Mr. Bryant should be ashamed.”
As Ethan and Jake hung their ornaments, laughing and celebrating, Suzana realized the best gift wasn’t just the tree, but the community and love they had found. And as for Mr. Bryant? He hadn’t bothered them since. Karma had truly worked its magic.