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

grinned, understanding the ploy, and leaned out with the loudspeaker again, urging them

screaming with each step. She flicked her wrist, checking her watch. “Keep it steady for another twenty minutes,” she called, her

“I have a bad

her friend’s flushed face.

we hit the finish by six-thirty, it’s hours until noon.

jogging just ahead, shook his head, sweat dripping from his brow.

six-thirty, they staggered across the endpoint, lungs burning, legs

is your

stood waiting, arms crossed, his gaze scanning them with a flicker of

they chorused,

calm. “Ten-minute break.

shoulders slumped, his hands braced on his knees. “Do we have to move this fast?” he groaned. “Are you not worried we will

voice held steady. “Yesterday, I reviewed your training logs, medical files, and test results. Twenty kilometers round