Claire had worked at Willow’s Market for years, keeping the small corner store neat, warm, and welcoming. While the owner’s son, Logan, saw it as a failing business, Claire saw a place that meant something to the community. She even left little handwritten notes for customers—tiny reminders that kindness still existed.

Then one quiet afternoon, a young girl tried to steal a sandwich. Claire chased her down, expecting a petty thief.But what she found stopped her cold.In an alley, the girl unwrapped the sandwich, stuck a tiny candle into the bread, and whispered, “Happy birthday to me…”