All Chapters of The Better Place: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

Chapter 25 Essy ended up doing chores the whole evening and night that she wasn't even able to sleep until the early hours of the morning.  Still, she managed to head to school the next day but this time she wasn't so lucky as she was punished for late coming.   She only got to be allowed into the school compound during break time.Her friends were Indeed very surprised to see her looking haggard.  " Where have you been, Essy? We've been waiting for you all morning but didn't see you. " Jemmy was the one that spoke up." Well, I have... Ouch. " She wasn't able to complete her sentence as she felt a short pain on her shoulders when she removed her backpack making her since. " What's up with you, Essy? " Stacy said holding her hands gently.  " I... " Essy wasn't able to complete her sentence as she burst out sobbing.There's a limit to what a norm

Chapter 27* I am currently in a serious battle with my heart and brain, I wonder which one I should take sides with, Hearty or brainy? ----- Queenebunoluwa15 *****The next dayJemmy and Stacy both waited for Essy to arrive at school but she didn't.They waited patiently till break time but she was nowhere to be seen.The duo was getting worried about their best friend.Where could she possibly be? And what could she be doing?Is she alright? " What's going on, Stacy? " Jemmy who couldn't hold it anymore turned to Stacy and asked.It was already broken time but the duo remained in their partially empty classroom." Meaning? " Stacy turned to her in confusion." I mean where could Essy be? She isn

Chapter 29Essy was taken to the nearest city hospital around and was immediately given the best Medical care treatment.  " I can't believe that some parents could be so cruel to their child. " The woman in Uniform who was named Juliana Silvers said.  " Well, firstly I don't think that they ever considered her as their own. " One of the men who was named Alexander Manchester Replied.   " Moreover, I think the man sees her as a burden rather than his daughter. " The second man said." You guys think so? "" Of course we do. "" If that's true then It must have been hard on poor Essy. The little girl deserves all the love and care in the world and not this. " She sighed." You are right. " " Well, in life not everyone gets what they deserve. " Alex Repli

Chapter 31* So I have decided, I am going to follow both my heart and my brain. Though it might be a tough thing to do I am ready for it. ------ Queenebunoluwa15 *****  The hearing commenced just a few days later.   The two parties had made all the Preparations necessary for them to win the case.    As always, Gideon's lawyer told him to deny all the accusations made against him as it would be easier for them to win the case if he did. Indeed they were shocked to the core when they got to know the other party.   They had initially underestimated them, but now? Still, they were very determined to win the case by all means possible. While Gideon's lawyer happens to be one of the best in the country. The other party's lawyer was one of the best

Chapter 33* Sometimes in life, we just have to stop stressing about things and just go with the flow. ---- Queenebunoluwa15 * ****  The trio just sat down on a bench under the mango tree as they awaited the lawyer.   " What will happen if we don't win this case? " Essy asked her friends worriedly." We will win of course! " Stacy said immediately." Try to be optimistic about this, Essy. " Jemmy said in a gentle voice." I know but I just can't help it. " Essy said barely in a whisper.Though things were going fine for now, she can't help but think about what would happen if they lose the case.Would she have to return to living with her parents? Won't that be worse than hell? She was completely sure that they won't let it all go, and will s