They Mocked the Quiet Old Man Until the Gym’s Forgotten History Spoke Back

like a student again.

Ryan could not stand it.

“So what?” he said. “He knew some guy thirty years ago?”

Alvarez turned.

“Ryan.”

There was warning in his voice.

Ryan ignored it.

“He corrected a grip. Big deal. Anybody can talk.”

Thomas lowered his eyes.

It was not shame.

It was restraint.

Ryan stepped forward.

“If you know so much, demonstrate.”

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