Felix sees his elderly neighbor struggling to cut her overgrown lawn and rushes to help her. She forces an unusual, antique box on him as a token of appreciation, but her gift lands Felix in deep trouble when her lawyer phones to request an urgent meeting.Felix, a single dad in his mid-30s, sat wearily in his armchair, half-watching TV in his modest, slightly worn living room. The background noise of sitcom laughter barely masked the solitude of his daily routine, marked by the loss of his wife seven years earlier in a car crash. Felix found solace in his job as a janitor and in raising his daughter, Alice, whose presence brought him moments of joy reminiscent of her mother.One day, Felix was drawn to the window by a noise outside. He saw his elderly neighbor, Mrs.White, struggling with her lawnmower. Known for her independence despite her age, Mrs. White seemed to need help today.Without hesitation, Felix approached her and offered his assistance. “Let me help you with that, Mrs. White,” he said, taking over the stubborn machine. They worked silently together under the afternoon sun.After finishing, Mrs. White, grateful and smiling warmly, expressed her appreciation. “Felix, you’ve always been so good to me, lending me your strength and time without asking for anything in return.” Felix, modest as ever, responded, “It’s no trouble at all, Mrs. White.” Insistent on showing her gratitude, Mrs. White offered Felix an ornately decorated box, but he hesitated, feeling uneasy about accepting such a lavish gift. “I can’t accept this, Mrs. White.”She respected his refusal but instead handed him a bag of apples for Alice
Single Dad Helps Older Woman Mow Her Lawn, Soon Gets a Call from Her Lawyer — Story of the Day
