The Marketplace Smile

The market buzzed with voices, movement, and the fresh aroma of produce. Amid the chaos, I noticed her—an elderly woman sitting beside her basket of fruit. Her hands, weathered by time, spoke of years of hard work, yet her smile radiated warmth. As a customer began bargaining without direct confrontation, she chuckled, her eyes twinkling with amusement. Her laughter filled the space, and in that instant, I clicked the shutter, capturing a pure, joyful moment that needed no explanation.

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