Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1652

Aspen said, "Well, honey, Lauren, Fran, you keep chatting!"

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Outside Serenity Villa, Andrew lay back on the grass by the artificial lake, soaking up the sun while quietly waiting for tomorrow's duel. His mind, however, was not at ease.

Lately, he had been fixated on how to completely break the seal inside his body. Although he could still handle Joe without breaking the second seal, having all that power but being unable to fully release it was incredibly frustrating.

Without realizing it, Andrew's gaze fell upon Francesca and Lauren.

Both women felt their hearts skip a beat and immediately blushed red.

Francesca said coyly, "Honey, it's the middle of the day! You can't be thinking that, can you?"

Lauren giggled softly. "If you are, then at least let's go inside. I'm not doing anything out here."

Andrew looked baffled. "What are you talking about? Can you actually read my mind just from a look?"

Francesca pouted. "Obviously! That look in your eyes just now was like you were ready to pounce!"

Lauren bit her lip, blushing. "Honey, your appetite lately seems a little intense. Are we not doing a good enough job taking care of you?"

Andrew waved it off and got serious. "That's not what I was thinking. Lauren, Fran. Have either of you ever thought about learning martial arts?"

Lauren blinked in surprise. "Martial arts? Oh no, count me out. I'm not good with pain. Besides, I'm not a teenager anymore. My mom always said if you don't start young, your body won't adapt. My bones are already set in place!"

Francesca frowned. "I actually do have a little martial arts foundation. I trained with Grandpa when I was a kid. But ever since I started med school, I let it slide. I've always wanted to be a martial artist, but it's not exactly easy."

Andrew chuckled. "Well, maybe I have a way."

Both women lit up. "What way?"

Lauren added quickly, "As long as it doesn't involve pain, sweat, or suffering, I'm in!"

Andrew flicked her forehead. "No pain, no sweat, no suffering, and you still want to be a martial artist? You wish! But… lucky for you, you've got me."

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