Cashier Shamed Veteran for Not Being Able to Afford Baby Supplies

Her words hit him harder than he expected. Jacob stood abruptly, the sudden movement startling Leo into another whimper. “I know that, Maria,” he said, louder than he meant. He raked a hand across his head, pacing the small space. The frustration in his voice wasn’t directed at her, but it lingered in the air between them.

Maria frowned, her voice steady but softer now. “Yelling isn’t going to help.” He stopped, his shoulders slumping as the weight of his failure pressed down on him. “I’m sorry,” he muttered, shaking his head. “I didn’t mean to snap at you.”