Chapter 12: Reconciliation

Although Professor Lauren had great confidence in Chloe’s abilities, Chloe couldn’t help but feel a bit worried after all these years. She thought it might be better to manage expectations, so the disappointment wouldn’t be overwhelming if she failed. “Professor, I don’t think you should set your expectations too high. What if I can’t live up to them…” Chloe said cautiously. “What are you talking about? How could you not succeed? If you’re determined, there’s nothing you can’t achieve. It’s been years, Chloe, why have you become so insecure? And if you fail, that would be a real slap in the face for me!” Professor Lauren replied, her tone brimming with confidence in Chloe. Chloe smiled helplessly. There weren’t many people in the world who believed in her so wholeheartedly, but Professor Lauren had always been her strongest supporter. Not wanting to disappoint her, Chloe decided she had to do her best and give it her all. As her professor said, if she put her mind to it, there was n