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I was barely surviving, one paycheck away from losing everything. Every dollar mattered.
And then came the night that changed everything.
Something moved near the dumpster.
I froze.
Half-buried under a pile of wet blankets and cardboard was a man. He looked barely conscious, curled up with his knees to his chest, shaking violently. His lips were tinged blue, his eyes fluttering open like it hurt to even try.
“Sir?” I stepped closer, cautious but concerned. “Are you okay?”
He tried to speak, but only a croak came out.
“No… just cold… so cold…”
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