Her toddler, seemingly sensing the tension, looked up at her mother with wide, trusting eyes. The young woman smiled softly at her child, then at the young mother, offering silent solidarity.

Gradually, a murmur of agreement spread through the carriage. A few voices softly echoed sentiments of support, creating a cocoon of understanding around the young mother. The older woman, though still visibly displeased, seemed to wilt under the weight of the collective disapproval, her earlier fervor dissipating.