#Chapter 61: Statistically Invalid

Aria I looked down at the stack of paperwork in my arms, the numbers swimming slightly on the paper as I tried to make sense of it all. The columns, the calculations, the graphs—it felt like I was staring at a page full of hieroglyphics. But there was something about Tracy’s words that made me want to give it a try. “Unless, of course… you can’t?” My jaw tightened. I wanted to give it a shot. Maybe I could handle this, even if it was outside my usual work. I’d managed difficult tasks before. This was just another one—just… with a lot of math. “No, um… I can do it,” I said, managing a small smile. Tracy looked almost relieved, and her grin was genuine. “Oh, good. I knew you could handle it, Aria. Can you have the reports finished before we leave today?” I nodded and turned on my heel, hoping that she wouldn’t notice my reddened face as I returned to my desk. I plopped the stack of papers back down and stared at it for a moment, chewing my lip u