Clara looked up, surprised but smiling. “You could say that. But it’s rewarding, knowing you’ve made a difference, even a small one.”

Toby nodded, absorbing her words. “You treat everyone so well here. It’s rare.”

She laughed softly. “My mom always said kindness costs nothing but can mean everything. Besides, everyone has a story, you know? Just because someone’s a janitor or a nurse doesn’t mean they don’t have dreams or struggles.”