Zoey and the Two Burgers

Zoey wears a faded uniform and eats plain bread while classmates open boxes of burgers, and her mother's answer is one burger bought with extra hours of work.

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When Zoey was very young, her parents divorced. Her father left to build a different life, and Zoey stayed with her mother, Ana.

Ana worked as a maid in a large house. She washed floors, cleaned rooms, and folded clothes. Money was tight, but she worked hard to keep Zoey in school.

Zoey’s uniform was faded, and her shoes had been repaired more than once. At lunchtime, she watched her classmates open boxes filled with burgers, fruit, and little cakes. Her own lunch was usually simple bread.

Sometimes, feeling left out made Zoey speak sharply. She had few friends, and she often sat alone.

One evening, she put her schoolbag down with a sigh.

“Mom, why can’t I have a nice uniform and a tasty lunch like everyone else?”

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What is Zoey and the Two Burgers about?

Zoey wears a faded uniform and eats plain bread while classmates open boxes of burgers, and her mother's answer is one burger bought with extra hours of work.

Is Zoey and the Two Burgers free to read?

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How long does it take to read?

This story runs 1 chapter — most readers finish in one sitting, and you can stop and return to any chapter using the contents list.

Who wrote it?

Nimra Khan — original fiction published on RapidTale.