Slowly but surely, Alex began to rebuild his life. His health improved once he got regular checkups, and his confidence started coming back. Seeing him smile again felt like watching the sun break through the clouds.
A few months later, Alex moved into a small apartment, just a short bus ride from his job. He looked healthier and happier than I’d ever seen him. I visited him often, bringing dinner or just sitting and talking for hours.
The last time I saw Alex, he was standing in the doorway of his apartment, waving as I left. He’d just come home from work, his gold watch glinting in the sunlight.
“See you soon, Ella!” he called out.
“Always,” I replied.
Driving away, I couldn’t help but smile. Life had come full circle, and it felt right.
Kindness, I realized, had a way of finding its way back to you.
