The arrogant fighter laughed after knocking her down. He had no idea who she really was. One whisper from the coach changed everything instantly..
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Chapter 9 - THE FOUR-HOUR MIRACLEFor four hours, nobody complained.
They cleaned.
Teenagers swept glass.
Veterans repaired walls.
Parents washed the floors.
Brandon rebuilt the damaged equipment.
Frank repaired the frames.
Mia carefully restored David's photograph.
Nobody gave orders.
Everyone simply worked.
As the sun disappeared outside, the academy began to look alive again.
The walls were cleaner.
The mats were repaired.
The broken photograph was back in its frame.
Brandon stood beside Mia.
“They thought they broke us.”
Mia looked around.
“No.”
May you like
She smiled.
“They showed us what we're made of.”
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Chapter 11 - THE CITY COUNCILThe hearing room was packed.
Chapter 12 - MIA SPEAKSMia looked at the council.
Chapter 13 - THE VOTEThe developer's attorney stood.
Chapter 14 - THE MORNING AFTERVictory did not feel the way Mia expected.
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