Chapter 22
Isaiah had no idea that before he even reached the training grounds, he’d already become the center of everyone’s
His mind was consumed by one single thought.
Carrying on Genesis’s legacy–racing every track for her, winning every championship in her honor.]
That way, when he died and met her again, maybe he’d feel a little less guilty.
Before coming here, he’d heard about this legendary coach who’d been producing female racers that were sweeping championships left and right.
Even though this coach only took female students, he had to try
As soon as he walked into the training lounge, he stopped a staff member. “Excuse me, do you know where I can find the coach from Team Zero?“[]
“You mean Coach Today?” The person pointed toward the distance. “She was just sitting over there. Her student’s still around–you can ask her.“[]
you know where your coach h went? I really
Isaiah thanked them and quickly walked over to Anna: “Hi, do you
need to speak with her.”
Anna looked him up and down before casually saying: “Genesis? She just left. Probably already down the mountain by now.”
The name “Genesis” hit Isaiah’s brain like a thunderbolt, freezing him in place.]
After a few seconds, he shook his head violently–it had to be just a coincidence.
His eyes grew
Tender he s
said softly: “My wife was named that too. She was a very special woman.”
Anna’s grip on her water bottle paused, and she raised an eyebrow: “Our coach is a woman too, and a real beauty. Used to be an incredible racer before she retired to coach.”
“By the way, what do you want with her? Coach Gen never takes male students.”
Isaiah’s thoughts churned from her words.]]
“Female racer,” “retired to coach“-these details stabbed into his heart like needles, inevitably reminding him of Genesis]
He didn’t believe in such coincidences, but since Genesis had “left, he’d been praying to every saint he could think of, and now hope was blooming in his chest.
He clutched the lucky charm at his neck–worn smooth from years of handling–his blood seeming to boil instantly. He grabbed Anna’s hand: “Where is she? Please take me to her!”
He knew he looked insane[]
He’d personally collected Genesis’s ashes, personally handled canceling her registration]
But he couldn’t control this impulse, this feeling that maybe she wasn’t dead–maybe she was just playing a cruel joke on him[
Even if there was only a one–in ten thousand chance, he had to see for himself]]
Anna winced as his grip hurt her wrist, her temper flaring: “Let go! Rude asshole! Who do you think she is someone you can just demand to
Isaiah immediately released her hand, his face flushed as he apologized and quickly transferred twenty thousand dollars to her account.]
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Anna stared at the payment notification, stunned. Suddenly her wrist didn’t hurt so much
“She… just went down the mountain,” she said somewhat guiltily, pointing toward the mountain pass. “You could try running after her-might catch her if you’re fast enough. If not, whatever, she’ll be hack tomorrow….
Before she could finish, Isaiah had already spun around and sprinted out
He’d never run so fast in his life, his heart ready to burst from his chest. The scenery flew past, blood filling his mouth, his legs heavy as lead, but he didn’t dare stop.
He was afraid that slowing down even a second would mean missing her, afraid of tasting that despair again.
When he reached the mountain pass without seeing that familiar face, Isaiah stood by the roadside like a lost soul, his heart sinking
Just then, a black sedan drove past him, its wheels splashing muddy water onto his coat. He numbly stepped back and looked down, brushing at his clothes-
In that instant, he caught a glimpse of the profile inside the car.
That straight nose, those pressed lips, and that small silver stud in her earlobe..]
Isaiah’s hand froze mid–air, his mind going blank, but his feet moved first, chasing after the car
“Genesis!”
