He felt a pang of empathy for Joe, the sight of the man’s vulnerability tugging at his heartstrings. However, the vendor was caught in a moment of internal conflict. His life was a constant struggle of small battles—juggling rent payments, managing bills, and coping with the daily pressures of making ends meet.
Each day presented its own set of challenges, and the vendor was often left feeling overwhelmed by the demands of his own existence. Shaking his head with a mixture of resignation and practicality, the vendor turned his attention back to his cart.