One day, after noticing Giselle’s unusual behavior with a large bag, Thomas publicly accused her of stealing, only to discover that she had been hiding her newborn daughter in the bag. Giselle explained that she had no choice but to bring her baby to work, as she had no one else to care for her.
Thomas was struck by the sight of the baby, triggering painful memories of his own tragic loss years ago. For the first time in years, his hardened exterior cracked, and he apologized to Giselle, vowing to change. He offered her a paid month off to care for her child and promised to double her salary when she returned to help cover childcare.
Giselle left the restaurant with her head held high, and Thomas, deeply moved, began to reevaluate his life. Though he wasn’t certain of finding love again, he realized that some things, like genuine connection, couldn’t be bought. From that day forward, he learned to lead with heart, not ego.
