A Glimpse Behind the MaskToby stepped aside to let her pass. A pang of disappointment hit him, but he had expected it. In hospitals, people often dismissed those they deemed beneath them. Hierarchies dictated behavior, and rank overshadowed kindness. Life as “James” the JanitorWeeks turned into routine. Toby embraced his double life as “James,” the janitor. He mopped floors, emptied trash bins, and cleaned restrooms diligently. The work was exhausting, but it offered a rare perspective. The hospital’s hustle kept him busy, yet he observed, learned, and quietly studied the people around him. Meeting ElenaAmong the crowd, one face stood...
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