CHAPTER 88

“Nothing,” he responded, moving towards the store and coming back after a few minutes. Without uttering a word he walked into the farmland leaving Jason alone.

That night there was deep silence around the house between Jason and Zachary Reed. His daughter Elena was not home, she had gone to her shift job.

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The atmosphere charged with anticipation and determination as Jason stood before Zachary eager to receive his first training the following day after receiving lectures about the principles of martial arts.

Zachary cleared his throat and mouthed in a serious tone. “Today we will begin your first martial arts training and we will start with basic blocks.”

Jason nodded his head softly, his heart pounding fast in excitement as he prepared to take his first step towards his path to acquiring his martial arts skill.

Zachary moved closer towards Jason, he stood by his right side while they faced a particular direction. Jason inhales and exhales deeply, letting air out of his