CHAPTER 117

Ace sighed out as he stood straight, feeling his body ach all over his back from the stinging pain from the throbbing muscles. Sweat streamed down his back, chest and temple. It had been two full hours of digging and breaking pumps, not to forget weeding and removing some rocks. His breathing was short and quick as he gazed around the field, completely surprised he managed to do half of the yard in just two hours. The man earlier seemed extremely weak and he doubted her would have been able to get half the field done like he did. It might even take him days. Ace licked his dry dusty lips as he turned towards the tree he remembered Penelope was under while dragging the rake and shovel behind him, staring straight at the haze in front of him. It was excruciatingly hot as the time ticked by. The sun was well above his head and the hours were possibly past twelve. His entire body was shaking and wiggling at his knees from the excessive heat clouded up inside his body. His lips brittle