Brianna’s heart ached with gratitude, but she shook her head politely. “Oh, no, please—you don’t have to do that. I’ll get him the toy as soon as I can. Really.” Her voice was calm, but she felt embarrassed to accept help from a stranger.
The man smiled kindly, insisting, “It’s no trouble. My name’s Adam. I was raised by a single mom, and for fourteen years, it was just the two of us. I know how tough it can be, and I’d really like to do this for Adrian.”