All Chapters of Lady of the dirt track: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

I straighten my shoulders and steady my breathing just as the exam papers are handed out across the room. The second the instructor announces we could begin, something inside me shifts completely. Focus. Pure focus. My pencil moves across the paper almost instantly. Question after question flows fro

My dad hugs me next just as tightly. “You’ve worked harder than anyone I know.” I laugh shakily against his shoulder. “I think I’m running purely on caffeine at this point.” “That sounds about right,” Chase calls from nearby. I immediately laugh as my brother pulls me into another hug. “You surviv

For a moment, I feel that crushing guilt all over again. I don’t deserve her. I know that. But God, I love her. The song ends to roaring applause, but I barely hear it. Anxiety suddenly claws back into my chest, heavy and sharp. I turn away quickly and head back toward the pit. Focus. I need to focu

The line rings twice before Stuart Lockwood answers. “Greg?” I immediately hear the concern in his voice. “Everything okay? Is Jen alright?” I smile softly despite my nerves. “She’s fine,” I say quickly. “She’s perfect, actually.” Stuart exhales audibly. “Good. You scared me for a second there.”

Arthur nods slowly with understanding in his eyes. “So this is about a fresh start.” I smile faintly. “Exactly.” For nearly thirty minutes, Arthur brings out various engagement rings. Classic solitaires. Modern halo settings. Minimalist bands. I appreciate them, but none of them feel right. They ar