She came into my salon just after sunrise, her hands trembling, her eyes red from tears.
I was sweeping the floor, half-listening to the hum of the blow dryer in the back, when I noticed her standing by the door. She clutched a worn purse to her chest and looked like she’d been carrying the weight of the world.
“Can I help you?” I asked, setting down the broom.
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