She Couldn’t Pay
It turned out that the woman did not have enough money on her card. It was clear the woman was heartbroken at the fact that she overestimated her financial situation. In place of the items she planned to bring home for her grandchildren, she would have to leave the store with only the essential necessities for living.
The woman sighed deeply, and told the two children that they would only be taking home a few items that are needed for dinner. Maria made the decision to intervene at that point.