Chapter 1689

Sheldon reacted immediately by signaling the guards at the door to block Charlie's path. But they didn't stand a chance. Charlie had them all on the ground with a few swift, fluid moves. As he watched Charlie walk away without a backward glance, Sheldon stood frozen, feeling dumbfounded. When… when did he become this strong? Charlie pushed through the hospital doors and stepped outside. A group of Sheldon's men moved to intercept him, but Charlie didn't break stride. He swung a casual punch, and the first man fell like a sack of bricks. Not even ten men at the entrance could stand up to Charlie. In less than 30 seconds, he had taken them all down. Without missing a beat, he got into his car, slammed on the gas, and sped off toward the mountains. As Charlie drove, memories from his childhood surged unbidden. … "Lift your leg! Clench your fist! Hit it!" Kurt's harsh voice echoed in his ears. Back then, Lyra always threw herself into training with single-minded determination by