He was reluctant
When Maria waved at him, Michael hesitated for a moment, visibly nervous about interacting with a stranger. After a short pause, he cautiously approached her, clearly unsure of how much to reveal. Maria politely asked where he was headed and offered to give him a lift if it was along her route. Despite her kind offer, Michael remained hesitant, reluctant to disclose the full extent of his journey or the destination of his long walk.
He Was Reluctant
Much further than she expected
Eventually, Michael relented and told Maria where he worked. She quickly input the address into her navigation system, only to have her expression shift dramatically. While his workplace technically fell along her route to the event, it was much farther than she had anticipated. The realization of the sheer distance he traveled daily was staggering, and Maria’s initial smile vanished as she comprehended the full magnitude of Michael’s determination and effort.
Much Further Than She Expected
