She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1312:

But as the distance stretched, fatigue crept in. Legs grew heavy, paces faltered, and the packs seemed to double in weight.

A crackle split the air as the passenger, gripping a loudspeaker, bellowed, “The captain says only the top three get lunch. The last one runs twenty laps around the field after this.”

Shock jolted through the group. Eyes widened, but jaws clenched. They dug deeper, pushing through the burn in their lungs.

The passenger sank back into his seat, smirking as he glanced at Ellis. “Is this not a bit rough on them? Three women in the mix.”

Ellis kept his eyes on the road, his speed slow to match their stride. “If you think it is too much, go carry their packs. I will not stop you.”

The man laughed, shaking his head. If he helped, he would surely end up with double the weight to carry later.

He paused, then tilted his head. “Are the stragglers really going hungry?”

“What do you

glanced at the rearview mirror, catching the group’s determined faces. He grinned, understanding the ploy, and leaned out

her wrist, checking her watch. “Keep it steady for another twenty minutes,” she called, her voice hoarse but firm.

vehicle. “I have a bad feeling,” she gasped, her words punctuated by heavy

her friend’s flushed face.

finish by six-thirty, it’s

his brow. “One thing at

they staggered across the endpoint, lungs

is your update

arms crossed, his gaze scanning them with

chorused,

tone calm. “Ten-minute break. Then

his knees. “Do we have to move

steady. “Yesterday, I reviewed your training logs, medical files, and test results.