On a cold November evening, Greg, a tired but devoted construction worker, was heading home after a long day. At the train station, he noticed a well-dressed but distressed woman clutching a baby. She asked for money to get home, claiming she’d repay it later.

Despite his own financial worries, Greg offered to buy her a meal. Over dinner, Lily explained she was once a successful entrepreneur but had fallen on hard times. Moved by her story, Greg gave her his entire paycheck—money meant for his children’s education. “Get home safe,” he said. “No need to pay me back.”

When Greg told his wife, Diana, she was worried—but he stood by his choice.