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It’s a story about a grumpy grandma who seems rude and angry, but deep inside is just lonely and sad.
At the edge of the village lived an old woman known for her nagging nature. She complained about everything — the weather, the noise, the people, even the silence.
She was often crabby, especially in the mornings, and by afternoon she became openly snappish, snapping at anyone who spoke to her.
The woman was clearly sour-tempered and deeply ill-natured. Small problems made her testy, and even tiny mistakes annoyed her greatly.
People avoided her because she was so sharp-tongued. Her words were cold, direct, and often hurtful.
On bad days, she became openly mean-spirited, saying things she later pretended not to remember.
Most of the time, she looked gloomy, as if the world had disappointed her long ago.
When someone tried to help her, she often turned cantankerous, arguing loudly and refusing any kindness.
Yet deep inside, the old woman was not evil. She was lonely, tired, and afraid of being forgotten.
One quiet evening, a child smiled at her and said hello.
The old woman paused, sighed, and slowly smiled back. She was still grumpy — but not quite as much as before.
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