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Chapter 68

Author: Joy Lee
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-18 13:48:16

Laura POV

“I’ll go easy on you, I promise.” Ava flashes me a playful smile.

I groan. “Don’t make me regret this.”

“Where are you guys going?” Maxwell’s voice interrupts us.

We both glance at him as he steps out of the kitchen door and onto the patio.

“Ava is taking me for a run,” I say, lifting my hands to tighten my ponytail. “I needed time to stretch my legs and get out of the house for a bit. I still need to build up my stamina.”

Maxwell’s eyes sparkle at my new determination. “That’s my girl.”

My cheeks flush at those three simple words. “Be ready to pick me up from the floor when I get back because I might be unconscious.”

“Have more faith in yourself.” He walks towards me and slips an arm around my waist. “I do. I always have.”

I flick my gaze between his dark blue eyes. There is a huge smile on his lips that encourages me to believe in myself, if he can, why can’t I? Today is a chance to prove it’s mind over matter, even if my lungs want to give out.

“Come on. Let’s go.” Ava b
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