He Kept Explaining My Job Until His Phone Lit Up

only trying to encourage you.”

“I appreciate the concern.”

Vanessa slowly swirled her wine.

“You’ve always accepted less than you’re capable of.”

She shrugged.

“That’s just who you are.”

I looked at her.

“What exactly have I accepted?”

“You avoid risk.”

“You stay comfortable.”

“You let other people build extraordinary things.”

Her words hung over the table.

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