**A Young Boy’s Kindness Changed My Life in Ways I Never Expected**

I’m 72, and that day at the grocery store, I was just buying milk, bread, and eggs. But when I reached for my wallet—it was gone. Embarrassed, I apologized to the cashier and turned to leave.

Then I heard a voice behind me: “I’ll pay for it.”

A boy, maybe 15, held out a few bills. His clothes were simple, but his eyes were full of kindness. “My grandma always says, ‘Do good, and good will come back to you,’” he smiled.

I was stunned. I thanked him and left with tears in my eyes.

The next day, I baked cookies and filled an envelope with money. I walked to the neighborhood where I’d seen him. A kind woman answered. “That’s my grandson, Mateo,” she said. “He’s been saving for a laptop for school.”

Touched, I made a few calls. A week later, Mateo had a new laptop and a scholarship.

When he saw me again, he hugged me. “This changes everything!” he beamed.

I smiled. “You changed everything first.”

Sometimes, one small act can build a bridge between strangers—and create a better future for both.