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John Wilson retorted defiantly, “Sister–in–law didn’t say anything, so neither will I!” He’d been outsmarted by his brother again. Unbelievable! It had been this way his whole life!

Jack’s voice sharpened, “My patience is wearing thin.”

found me in a dumpster.”

“Bro, are you sure I’m your real brother? I bet you found

“Glad you know,” Jack replied.

John Wilson exploded.“I don’t care! I’m your real brother! You want answers? Make “her” talk, huh?” He slammed the phone down in a huff – they were always picking on him!

Jack tried calling several times, but the brat wouldn’t answer. He rubbed his temples in frustration. He texted, “Wings getting too big, huh?” The little punk! Had John Wilson blabbed something that made Alice suspicious of his identity? Jack felt a pang of anxiety. But John Wilson’s words didn’t sound quite right.

Changing clothes, Jack went outside and saw Alice sitting alone on the floor, looking forlorn and isolated. He felt a pang of sympathy.

He walked over and tossed a pair of boxing gloves at her, hitting her squarely in the chest.

“Ouch!” Alice yelped, turning to see Jack smirking. The urge to punch him overwhelmed her.

“Did you do that on purpose?” she demanded.

“Obviously not. Did you see “me” throw it? It rolled over itself.”

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“You think I’d believe that?” Alice had been dwelling on John Wilson’s words, feeling down, bu now she was just furious.

Jack picked up the gloves.“Then prove me wrong. Let’s spar.”

Alice gritted her teeth. Seeing the bandage still on his shoulder, she realized he hadn’t taken it off.

Jack followed her gaze.“Don’t worry, I’m guarding them.”

Did this guy “ever” speak normally?

connecting perfectly. She

locked on

be outdone, charging at him. They traded blows in the

drawling, “Too slow. Is your reaction time that

have openings! Use your head, not just brute

behind it! Didn’t

He criticized her speed, then her openings, then her power. How could he be so

exhausted, she collapsed onto the floor.“I can’t do this anymore.”

You’re tired.” Too tired to

her arms, she didn’t move. Jack sat beside her, wiping the sweat from her

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touch, her heart skipping a

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tired. Alice had made significant progress, her punches

worry about anything. They sat in comfortable silence as the setting sun cast beautiful light into the gym.

broke the silence.“What did John

“How did you

know?”

something? The man was sharp; it

unsure what John Wilson

remained calm.“Don’t take his words to heart.”

just asked him a question, but

Jack’s breath hitched. He’d never been this

he knew the answer? John Wilson

looked at her intently.“You don’t trust

a big deal. I just asked if he’d ever quit a competition because of someone.” Alice realized her question was inappropriate. How was John

the question odd.“Why did

mumbled, unable to tell the

the kid’s agitated questioning. He smirked.“You wouldn’t happen to be trying

She’d never stoop to such tactics. Competitions were

too.

did you ask? And why are you so upset about it?” Jack thought about Alice and John Wilson standing together at the competition, a strange unease

to explain, but she couldn’t reveal the real reason. She

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