Chapter 6
As Ever helped Dawn out of bed and down onto the floor, snow fell outside the window. The look in Dawn’s eyes communicated her wordless question.
“Yes, this is necessary, Dawn. You know that you have to do your exercises every day, or you’ll lose the progress you’ve already made. Now, show me how strong your stomach muscles are. Fifteen sit-ups.”
Dawn’s eyes widened in surprise.
“Yes, fifteen. I know you’ve only been doing ten, but you should be able to do fifteen now. How can you get stronger unless we increase the repetitions?”
Dawn nodded and got into position.
“One… two… three… good job. Keep going. Five… six… seven. So are you joining me on my walk today?”
Dawn nodded yes as she finished her sit-ups.
“Good, I could use the company.” Though Ever wouldn’t admit it alou
