Chapter 799

On Sunday afternoon, Judy and the rest headed to the airport together. Up in the air, Avery was sitting next to Judy, feeling tense. He did not know where to place his hands. Judy comforted him, "Don't be nervous. If you feel uncomfortable, cover them and breathe." "I'm not worried about this." Avery looked at the clouds out of the window. He said softly, "What if Claire rejects me?" "Don't worry." Judy patted his shoulders. She spoke gently, like a big sister advising her little brother, "I can promise you that Claire would be delighted that you proposed to her." "You think?" "It doesn't matter what I think. You have to try it yourself. If I were to tell you that Claire wouldn't say yes? Are you just not going to propose to her?" Perhaps rejection would be humiliating, but if they split up because he was not proactive enough, it would be the regret of a lifetime. Avery felt encouraged. He nodded. "Okay." Over the aisle, Natalie said, "If Claire rejects you, just treat this as