Keegan said, “I already told Alexis that if you can beat me tomorrow, he’ll let you join the team.”

Joe got Alexis’s WhatsApp number, and the “Come on” message he received confirmed Keegan’s words.

Excited, Joe immediately asked, “What time and where tomorrow?”

Keegan gave him the time and address, adding, “Make sure to load up on carbs. Twenty kilometers isn’t a joke.”

Joe, full of confidence, replied, “You should exercise more, old man. I’m ten years younger, so I’ll definitely win this half marathon. Get ready to introduce me to the team!”

Keegan chuckled, “Alright, I’ll wait.”

After hanging up, Joe quickly packed his things. “I’m leaving now. I’ve got something important tomorrow. We’ll hang out another day!”

His friend’s voice trailed off behind him, “Seriously? We were supposed to stay out all night, and you’re ditching me?”

The next morning, Keegan got up early, took Stella to breakfast, and drove to the race location.

He wore a sporty outfit, his hair loose and casual instead of his usual slicked-back work style. Stella, initially drowsy, was struck by how handsome he looked.

“Handsome, how old are you?” she teased.

Keegan smirked as he turned the steering wheel, “Sorry, I’m married with kids.”

Stella smiled, “Clothes really do make the man. You change outfits, and suddenly it feels like I have a new husband.”

Keegan asked, “Do you like the old one or the new one?”

Stella sweetly replied, “I like both, as long as it’s you.”

Looking out the window, she asked, “Where are we going, honey?”

Keegan said, “We’re going to show off to your boyfriend outside the circle.”

Stella was puzzled, “What boyfriend outside the circle?”

and Stella saw the caller

calmly answered, “I’m heading out. Don’t be late, Joe. Don’t chicken out if you’re afraid of

widened—Joe was

remained unfazed, “Just don’t cry if

I’m on the

Stella asked Keegan what was going

neglects his responsibilities. If

marathon? He’s so young, and you’re… not. Are you

persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge,

a few months.

“It’s okay. I have a strong foundation. If I reach my limit, I’ll stop. Don’t

felt a

Rivera is six kilometers around, and

cleared in advance, and when Stella arrived, she saw supply stations set

sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one

Trading Group

“You used to call me brother in

had to grow

greeted, “Hello, Brother

turned to Keegan, “Why are you racing

“Not as old as you. My wife thinks I look like a

studied him for a moment and finally said, “Your wife sure knows how

Stella was speechless.

friends. He brought them

high energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then even more so

joking—he really had a shot

if you can

waiting for you at

pumped up and

how could he not give it his all? He had to win

out like an arrow.

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