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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?

perfectly. She grinned,

locked on

outdone, charging at him. They traded blows

your reaction time

Use your head, not

behind

speed, then her openings, then

the floor.“I can’t do this

You’re tired.” Too tired

Too tired to even lift her arms, she didn’t

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her heart skipping a

towel.“I can

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

anything. They sat in comfortable silence as

finally broke the silence.“What did John

“How did you

know?”

Had Jack noticed something? The man was sharp; it wouldn’t be easy to hide anything

unsure what John Wilson had told

take his words to

know,” Alice replied, calmer now.“I just asked

hitched. He’d never been this nervous

he knew the answer?

her intently.“You don’t

ever quit a competition because of someone.” Alice realized her question was inappropriate. How was John Wilson supposed to answer

found the question odd.“Why did you ask

mumbled, unable to tell

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 quit next

such tactics. Competitions were about skill, about winning fairly! Winning unfairly was

too.

about Alice and John Wilson standing together at the competition, a

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

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