Emma trudged through the rain, her sweater clinging as she whispered, “Just keep going.” Since losing her parents in a car crash, life had been a struggle—bills, rent, and only fifty dollars left. Seeking shelter, she entered a grocery store and saw a man in a soaked hoodie pleading for food. “I’ll cover it,” she said softly. The next morning, dressed for an interview, Emma froze—he was the CEO, now composed and grateful. “Your kindness reminded me of hope,” he said, offering her the job. Her mother’s words echoed—tough times don’t last forever.