
Rich Man Humiliates Boy Shining Shoes in Underpass
The underground passage hummed with the noise of people rushing by, each step echoing off the cold concrete walls. Amidst the chaos, 14-year-old Martin sat on the ground, his small shoe-shining kit laid out before him. His eyes scanned the crowd, his heart silently begging for a customer. “Just a handful today,” he whispered to himself. “Just a handful… please.” His stomach growled in protest. The two slices of bread he’d had for breakfast felt like they had been eaten days ago. He reached for his water bottle and took