A Joke About A Helicopter Revealed A Past They Never Expected

daughter’s college fund. Because I needed a job that didn’t require flying and your company was hiring.”

I let that sink in.

“And because nobody looks at the janitor,” I added. “Nobody asks questions. Nobody expects anything. I could just… disappear into the work. Grieve in peace.”

Aurora’s composure cracked. She looked away, blinking rapidly.

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