After reading the child’s letter, he wept until his emaciated chest shook.
Likely be my last Christmas, the man thought during chemotherapy. At least I’ll make one person happy.
The next day, he spent his entire savings on a bicycle, which he delivered to the child’s house.
Its gift tag read: Dear Simon, your father is with God now. I hope this small gift brings you joy. Love Santa.
The man rang the doorbell and disappeared into the night.