Too Good for You The Ex-Wife You Lost novel Chapter 22

For the subsequent training sessions, Noelle wore the new training gear. She had no idea where Alexis got it from, but the size was just right.

Alexis was scowling when she brought it over as though Noelle owed her a huge sum of money.

As they heard the coach was coming back today, the team members were free to participate in fitness training in the morning.

Noelle had gone for a long run this morning, so she started training her core by doing planks on the ground.

Six years ago, she was the fittest member in the racing team, but now, she could feel her strength waning. Just a few minutes later, her lower back started to collapse under the strain.

At that moment, a hand steadied her waist, and a deep, magnetic voice spoke beside her. "If it's too hard, take a short break."

Noelle's body shivered, and she turned her head to see Hunter's devastatingly handsome face.

Dressed in his own training gear, he flashed a faint smile.

Sprawled on the ground, Noelle looked visibly surprised. "Why are you here?"

She couldn't help but wonder if Jude had summoned him back to the training camp, too.

Before Hunter could reply, a few young voices greeted him, "Coach Haberkorn!"

"Coach Haberkorn, you're finally back! We've missed you so much!"

Noelle froze, her gaze darting between Flame Speed Racing and Hunter. It then hit her. "You're the coach of Flame Speed Racing?"

"Coach Haberkorn, do you know Noelle, the oldest member on our team?"

Hazel noticed the unusual tension between them and deliberately emphasized the word "oldest member".

Noelle and Hunter shared a look.

Noelle said, "No."

Hunter replied, "Yes."

Their completely different answers left everyone dumbfounded.

Hazel's gaze turned more unreadable.

Hunter glanced at Noelle, who shot him a pleading look. Their unspoken understanding told Hunter that Noelle didn't want to reveal that she was Sheila.

He had to explain, "We knew each other, but we're not close."

Glancing at the rest, he continued, "Noelle is Sheila…"

Noelle's throat nearly leaped to her throat.

Hunter said, "She's Sheila's friend."

Everyone at the scene heaved a sigh of relief.

"Sheila and her are obviously not on the same level. Even if she's Sheila's friend, there's no way she can stand in for Sheila and race with me. Hazel, you'd better watch your words."

Alexis was blunt and didn't bother mincing her words. Her remark not only put Hazel in her place but also managed to offend Noelle.

Hazel shot Noelle an embarrassed look. "Noelle, please don't take this to heart. Alexis is just blunt by nature. She means no harm."

Seeing her act so considerate, Noelle couldn't help but smile.

Her lips curved as she said, "I'm not mad. Looks like you're the one taking it to heart."

Noelle was older than them, so she had seen her fair share of pretentious bitches. It was obvious Hazel was trying to sow discord between her and Alexis, yet Hazel's tactics were subtle enough that none of the young racers of Flame Speed Racing could catch on.

Hazel's expression froze.

Right then, Hunter declared coldly, "That's enough. Back to training! The physical fitness test is this afternoon. Those who fail will start extra training tomorrow!"

Hearing that, everyone erupted into wails of despair.

Noelle glanced at Hunter. It seemed that she wanted to say something, but she ultimately held back.

This morning, she had gone straight to Jude after training and asked to change teams.

Holding his cup, Jude asked, "Why do you want to change teams?"

A teasing look flickered in his eyes. "You'd better not tell me you don't want your ex-teammate to be your coach."