Jared had been wandering the city for hours, lost in his thoughts and trying to make sense of everything that had been happening in his life. As he walked down a quiet alley, he saw an old man struggling with a heavy crate, and he decided to offer his help."Hey, sir, do you need any help with that?" Jared asked, approaching the old man.The man looked up at him, surprised by the offer. "Well, I could use a hand, son. Thank you."Together, they lifted the crate and carried it to a nearby shop, where the man was delivering some goods. After they finished, the old man offered to buy Jared a drink as a thank-you.As they sat in a small bar, sipping on their beers, the old man asked Jared what was troubling him. At first, Jared hesitated, not wanting to burden a stranger with his problems. But something about the old man's kind and understanding eyes made him feel like he could trust him."I don't even know where to start," Jared said, his voice breaking as he spoke. "My life is a mess ri
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