Claire’s heart broke.Instead of punishment, she offered compassion. She brought the girl back, gave her a meal—and stood up to Logan, who wanted to call the police. Claire risked everything and said, “I’ll quit before I let you do that.”

And she did.The next day, she handed in her resignation—only to be told by the store’s owner, “You’re not just an employee, Claire. You’re the heart of this place. It’s yours now.”She walked in thinking she’d lost her job.Instead, she found her future.