C154 You Spend Your Life Worrying About Failure

For the first time that afternoon, I felt nervous. I had not thought about any of those things. Not the possibility of rejection. Not Team Manager Josh. Not the complications that could come from liking the daughter of someone I respected.

Seeing my expression change, Chris sighed. “See? This is why I asked.” Alicia nodded. “You always overthink after the problem arrives instead of before.”

I rubbed my forehead. “Thanks. That really helps.” “It wasn’t supposed to help.” “Then why say it?” “Because it’s true.” Chris immediately laughed.

I looked at the two of them and felt completely defeated. After teasing me for a while, both of them finally became serious.

Chris placed a hand on my shoulder. “Brother, listen.” “If you spend your whole life worrying about failure, you’ll never do anything.”

Alicia nodded in agreement. “Exactly.” She smiled warmly. “If she rejects you, then she rejects you.” “The world won’t end.” “And if Team Manager Josh gets angry?” I asked.

“Then we’ll deal with it when it happens,” Chris replied. “You haven’t even confessed yet and you’re already imagining ten disasters.” Alicia laughed. “That sounds very Nerd-like.” I couldn’t help smiling.

For some reason, hearing them say those things eased the pressure in my heart. Chris pointed at me. “Whatever you decide, we’ll support you.” Alicia immediately raised her hand. “Me too.” She smiled.

“Whether you succeed or fail, your older brother and younger sister will still be here.” A strange warmth spread through my chest. I looked at them and nodded. “Thank you.”

Chris grinned. “Don’t thank us yet.” “Why?” “Because now we need a plan.” The moment he said that, Alicia’s eyes lit up. “A plan!” I suddenly had a bad feeling.