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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?

surprise punch, connecting perfectly. She grinned, stepping

his chin, his eyes locked on hers.“Too weak. Needs

outdone, charging at him. They

Is your reaction time that bad? Are you a turtle?”

your head,

soft! Put some power behind it!

was about to explode. He criticized her speed, then her openings, then her power. How

she collapsed onto the floor.“I can’t do this

looked down at her.“Good. You’re tired.” Too tired to overthink

tired to even lift her arms, she didn’t

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felt his touch, her heart

towel.“I can

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placing two water bottles nearby. He was also tired. Alice had made significant progress, her punches stronger than

to worry about anything. They sat in comfortable silence as the setting sun cast

silence.“What did John Wilson say to you?”

“How did you

know?”

stared at him, apprehensive. Had Jack noticed something? The man was sharp; it wouldn’t be easy to hide

equally anxious, unsure what John Wilson had told

his words to

just asked him a question,

you ask?” Jack’s breath hitched. He’d

with him, maybe he knew the answer? John

looked at her intently.“You don’t

I just asked if he’d ever quit a competition because

question odd.“Why did you

unable to tell

John Wilson’s earlier words and understood the kid’s agitated questioning. He smirked.“You wouldn’t happen to be trying to find John Wilson’s weakness

kind of person?” Alice was shocked. She’d never stoop to such tactics. Competitions were about skill, about winning fairly! Winning unfairly was meaningless. But

too.

are you so upset about it?” Jack thought about Alice and John Wilson standing together at the

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

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