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Keegan said, “I already told Alexis that if you can beat me tomorrow, he’ll let you join the team.”

Joe got Alexis’s WhatsApp number, and the “Come on” message he received confirmed Keegan’s words.

Excited, Joe immediately asked, “What time and where tomorrow?”

Keegan gave him the time and address, adding, “Make sure to load up on carbs. Twenty kilometers isn’t a joke.”

Joe, full of confidence, replied, “You should exercise more, old man. I’m ten years younger, so I’ll definitely win this half marathon. Get ready to introduce me to the team!”

Keegan chuckled, “Alright, I’ll wait.”

After hanging up, Joe quickly packed his things. “I’m leaving now. I’ve got something important tomorrow. We’ll hang out another day!”

His friend’s voice trailed off behind him, “Seriously? We were supposed to stay out all night, and you’re ditching me?”

The next morning, Keegan got up early, took Stella to breakfast, and drove to the race location.

He wore a sporty outfit, his hair loose and casual instead of his usual slicked-back work style. Stella, initially drowsy, was struck by how handsome he looked.

“Handsome, how old are you?” she teased.

Keegan smirked as he turned the steering wheel, “Sorry, I’m married with kids.”

Stella smiled, “Clothes really do make the man. You change outfits, and suddenly it feels like I have a new husband.”

Keegan asked, “Do you like the old one or the new one?”

Stella sweetly replied, “I like both, as long as it’s you.”

Looking out the window, she asked, “Where are we going, honey?”

Keegan said, “We’re going to show off to your boyfriend outside the circle.”

Stella was puzzled, “What boyfriend outside the circle?”

and Stella saw the caller ID: “Stella’s

answered, “I’m heading out. Don’t be late, Joe. Don’t chicken out if you’re afraid

widened—Joe was the one

don’t

on

Stella asked Keegan what

obsessed with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him get back on

He’s so young, and you’re… not. Are

about how fast you start. It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge, but also a test

her lip, “You’ve only recovered for a few

okay. I have a strong foundation. If I reach my limit, I’ll stop. Don’t

a little

Rivera is six kilometers around, and a half marathon is

Stella arrived,

lounging in the sun

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off his sunglasses, revealing a shrewd face, and smiled, “You used to call me brother in school, and now

had to grow

greeted, “Hello,

sweet,” then turned to Keegan, “Why are

as old as you. My wife thinks I look like

him for a moment and finally said, “Your wife sure knows how to

Stella was speechless.

with two friends. He brought them to ensure Keegan wouldn’t

seeing Stella, and then even more so when he spotted

had a shot at joining the

joked, “Kid, if you can beat him, I’ll make

luck! I’ll be waiting for you at

pumped up

his all? He

off, Joe shot out like an arrow. Being

his pace steady. He didn’t speed up just because Joe did; he followed