The Deceitful Son-in-law

Chapter 58

Lawrence ran as far as his legs could carry him until his foot ached so bad that he clipped his teeth to the roof of his mouth to control the rising pain. He didn't want to make Ken feel he was weak and also, the device in his pocket was beeping. So, he was trying to do all he could to distract Ken from noticing the strange sound.

As they ran, he stared at Ken and wondered how he could keep up with such a pace without getting tired. Streams of sweat ran down the soft skin of his face and he could feel his leg quaking hard. Then he stopped, he just had to.

Lawrence placed his hands on his knees, trying hard to catch his breath. His leg shivered so hard that he felt he would never be able to have control over them again. Seeing that Lawrence could no longer keep up his pace, Ken stopped and looked behind, also trying to catch his breath.

"What's it again," he said turning around towards Lawrence.

"I can no longer keep up with you," Lawrence gasped.

"What's that supposed to mean? D