It was a typical Sunday afternoon at the restaurant where Megan King had been working for the past few years. The rush was steady, and she was deep into her shift, attending to multiple tables. As the familiar hum of conversations and clinking cutlery filled the air, a new customer caught her attention—a solitary elderly woman who quietly entered and took a seat by herself.
Something about the woman struck Megan. She looked frail, as if the weight of the world rested on her shoulders, and there was a hint of sadness in her eyes. Megan could sense that the woman wasn’t just alone but lonely, too. Determined to brighten her day, Megan decided to engage her in conversation while serving her meal. Read the full story here ▶
