Running late for work, he was consumed by deadlines — until he saw a small dog drowning beneath the bridge. Without thinking, he dove in. The freezing water pulled him under, but he fought his way to her, clutching her trembling body as he swam toward safety.
On the shore, soaked and breathless, he held her close — alive, safe, and grateful. Later, when he called his boss to explain, he was met with indifference. But as the rescued dog rested in his lap, he realized something profound: no meeting, paycheck, or title could ever compare to saving a life.
