Mary was the only child of her parents. One day, she and her mother burst into a great quarrel. Mary rushed out of the house with anger. Walking up and down the street for a long time, she felt tired and hungry. There happened to be a middle-aged man selling noodles at a stand beside her. But she had to sigh and leave because of no money.
The man saw Mary and asked, "Hi, girl, would you like some noodles?"
"Yes, but no…I don't have any money on me," Mary answered.
"Then it will be my treat this time," invited the seller.
The seller handed her a bowl of inviting noodles. Mary couldn't wait to eat up all the yummy food... then, tears rolled down her face slowly.
"What's wrong?" asked the seller considerately.
"Nothing," Mary answered. "You are so kind!" Mary thanked the seller again and again when she cleaned her face. "Even a person who I came across in the street would care about me, while my mom just criticized me and drove me out of the house. I can't understand why she is so mean and cruel to me!"
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, "Girl, I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times that she has cooked for you? Have you expressed your thanks to her?"
Mary was lost in deep thought; mom's smiling face and rough hands emerged in her mind.
"Why did I not think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful, but I have never thanked my mom for what she has done for me."
When Mary returned home, she decided to say sorry to her mom for her rude behavior.
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Approaching the doorway, Mary took a deep breath.
A gentle touch on her hair called her mind back.
