Chapter: 1712

Cliff put his arm around her, offering gentle comfort. "I'm fine. How's Merrick?"

“Merrick has some fractures and a concussion, but he will recover,”

Laney answered. "The doctor says he needs some time."

Cliff let out a sigh of relief. He was about to thank Merrick when Laney cut in with a question. "Why did you decide to join the race all of a sudden?"

Cliff froze and struggled to understand the mixture of doubt, sadness and disappointment in her eyes, each emotion striking a nerve. “Why do you ask?"