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Chapter 130

Author: Amy
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-04-14 17:24:53

Jason

I wiped the sweat from my forehead with the back of my wrist, chest rising and falling as I stood over the barbell.

The gym buzzed with its usual rhythm weights clanking, shoes squeaking against rubber flooring, the low hum of music pulsing through overhead speakers.

I rolled my shoulders once, steadying my breath, then bent down for another set.

Halfway through the lift, my phone vibrated sharply against the bench beside me.

I ignored it.

Not unusual, calls could wait. Reps couldn’t
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