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Author: Queenebunoluwa15
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Chapter 40.

* Do what you love. Fight for what you love. Don't listen to the nay Sayers. It's your life! You've got only one shot, so make good use of that one shot! ----- Queenebunoluwa15. *

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* Happy 140chapters, guys! *

  The game ended minutes later.

While some were happy about the results some weren't so happy.

Despite all the best he put in, Caleb couldn't win against Stacy and likewise, Presley.

  " Congratulations, Stacy and Essy. " Jemmy said with a smile.

" Thanks, Jemmy. "

" Caleb? Presley? You guys shouldn't be sad alright? This isn't considered a loss for you both since you tried all your best, Kay? So congratulations to you guys too! " Jemmy said as she pulled her siblings to herself and hugged her.

" Thanks, Sis... "Caleb's h

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