I was caught off guard by his words and boldly retorted, "You're being sarcastic, aren't you?"

"Your turn." He looked at me meaningfully.

"My turn?"

I suddenly felt nervous. This guy was trying to trap me.

"Is it because of the news online?" He was surprisingly perceptive. I thought he only buried himself in work, but he had quite a high emotional intelligence.

He actually paid attention to the trending news.

"It's nothing to do with me. Many things are out of our hands. Swimming to shore rather than struggling in a whirlpool with no end in sight is preferable."

I collected my thoughts. He had always been like a brother, irreplaceable.

"Ryan, I know you've been good to me. You're an irreplaceable older brother, whether it was in high school or now. As long as you're around, I feel secure.

"I've been feeling lost these past few days during my break. I always thought I was clear-headed, but I can't seem to move on. I'll focus on getting the company in order first before making