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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?

a surprise punch, connecting perfectly. She grinned, stepping back.“You

eyes locked

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

your reaction

head,

behind it! Didn’t

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

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

You’re tired.”

her a clean towel. Too tired to even lift her arms, she didn’t move. Jack sat

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felt his touch, her heart skipping a

towel.“I can do

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two water bottles nearby. He was also tired. Alice had made significant progress, her punches stronger than most women. The coach was right; she had real talent.

sat in comfortable silence as the setting sun

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

“How did you

know?”

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

what John

his words to heart.”

calmer now.“I just asked him

He’d never been this nervous during

knew John Wilson and seemed friendly with him, maybe he knew the answer?

looked at her intently.“You

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

found the question odd.“Why did you ask that?”

mumbled, unable to tell the

remembered 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 so he’ll

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

too.

upset about it?” Jack thought about Alice

but she couldn’t reveal the real reason. She hesitated.“Okay, I admit

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