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Volume 3: Twelve
Two months later
<<< Jemmy's POV >>>
It's my first day at school and I am feeling very nervous.I was told by my Dad that I happened to have the highest score in the entrance examination So I was among the Seventy Students that were admitted into The school.I was surprised to realize that out of the over 200 students that sat down for the examination, only 70 of us were picked.The rest of the students were not chosen they were advised to try again next year or ry out other schools.I guess I just realized the level of the strictness of the school.No wonder their students are always outstanding! My Dad even informed me that most of his friends and even CEO Daniel graduated from the school! How amazing Is that?When I asked him why he didn't attend school, he gave me a very hilarious reply.Related chapters
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Volume 3: Thirteen* Happy New year, readers!!!!! I hope and pray that this new year brings you and your family lots of happiness and joy, Have a fantastic year, readers!!! Love you all.. muah! *Jemmy's POV. It's been one month since I have resumed into my school and it's been amazing so far!Now, I have got a best friend, Stacy Wales. She's super sweet and caring! What more can I ask for? Today we had Economics for the first and second period, then we had Agricultural science.So far, My best subjects are: English and Economics.I also love reading, like a whole lot, thankfully we've got a library of books at home or I don't know how I'll be able to cope with my craving for books. The funniest part is that I love reading historical books mostly, I find my
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Volume 3: Fourteen.* Happy New year, readers!!! *The duo walked out of the class and began walking through the corridors. They descended the stairs and began advancing towards the canteen.But just as they were about to reach there, they heard sniffing sounds.At first, they didn't think much of it but as they walked, the sounds became louder.They both paused and turned to face each other, " I think we should go check out what's wrong? " Jemmy suggested." Hm. " Stacy nodded and soon they were walking towards where they heard the sounds.As they walked towards the Senior's block, they saw a girl sitting on the ground beside an abandoned staircase, she had her head in between her knees.Moving closer to her, the duo noticed that the girl in question was trembling greatly and
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Volume 3: Fifteen.* This chapter is dedicated to Essy love one of my friends on social media. She's just too sweet. You can check out her book, Hated World on Novelcat. It's very interesting and worth reading, that I can assure you! Thank you! *The girl stared Straight at the buildings on the other side as she began her story slowly, " It all started decades ago when my mom got married into a Rich family. She wasn't from a Rich family herself but a well-to-do family. She met my dad in college and there they fell in love and began dating. Their relationship was so sweet and pure, it was so full of love and adoration that it became the envy of the other students in their college. They were even granted the best couples of the year award many times. My parents got married three years after they graduated from col
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Volume 3: Sixteen.The trio went to the school canteen.Though they had spent a lot of time chatting with Essy, their break time remained about Thirty minutes.So they didn't have to worry much as they had time left to snack.They went to the canteen and bought what they wanted." Um, what would you like to have, Essy? " Jemmy asked her." I'll have whatever you guys are having. " She replied." Oh, alright then. " Jemmy Replied.Both she and Stacy bought the spring rolls and Soda drinks before they went to seat on the chair Along with Essy.After sharing it equally among themselves they began eating quietly, but they were soon disturbed by the whispers among them.Raising their head from eating, they were surprised to realize that they were already surrounded by the three popular students in school.
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Volume 3: Seventeen." Thank you. " Essy's whisper-like voice was heard breaking the silence in the canteen and Stacy immediately turned to her.She approached the latter slowly and held her hand before wiping away her tears with her hands, " You don't have to thank me, Essy. I would have done that for anyone and remember, you aren't just anyone but our friend now, um? " " Really? "" Yes of course! " She turned to face Jemmy who had been standing there quietly, " Right Jemmy? "" Yes. " Jemmy then walked towards them before saying, " Welcome on board, Essy! " " Thanks, Jemmy! " " Aw, you don't have to say thank you since we are all friends now. Right, Stacy? "" Of course! " " I am so gla
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Volume 3: Eighteen.Days went by peacefully and their examinations were fast approaching.This time, Jemmy spent most of her time studying.Though she was an A+ student still she knew she had to study hard to keep up with her grades.After all, it's quite easy to fall from the top.*** Jemmy was studying in her room one night when a knock was heard at the door which was followed by the door opening slowly to reveal Adam who had a glass of milk in his right hand. She didn't even notice his presence till he got to her table and tapped his hands gently on the table, then Jemmy finally looked up and was indeed very surprised to see him, " Dad you are here? " She stared at him in shock." Why? Can't I come to visit my daughter? "" No it's not that, I am just surprised to see you. "" It's
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Volume 3: Nineteen.Jemmy's POV.The next day, I got to school a little late as I was not feeling too well earlier.And as always, my Dad didn't allow me to leave the house until our family doctor had performed a check-up on me.Only when she said I was fine did my dad Finally let me leave the house.I got to school just in time for the commencement of the morning lesson. Stacy was already there but Essy was not. " Hey. " I greeted Stacy as I took a seat beside her " Hey, Jemmy! You arrived late today." She commented in a questioning tone." Yeah. I wasn't feeling too well earlier so.. "" Okay. I hope you are feeling a lot better now? " She said placing her palm on my forehead to feel my temperature." I am.
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Volume Three: Twenty.* Happy 120chapters, readers!!!! * " Well... I talked back to my stepmom for the first time and she got annoyed and slapped me hard across the face. " Essy said." Wait, she slapped you? " Jemmy asked in Surprise." Yes, she did. "" So you mean to say that your stepmother fucking dared to raise her hand at you? " Stacy said raising her voice a little. " Stacy, language. You aren't supposed to use the f word remember? " Jemmy patted Stacy back as she told her." Am sorry, guys. But it's getting very hard for me to control my anger now. " She confessed." Um. I understand. But please can you try to control it a little more? Essy would become very frightened at this rate. " Jemmy advised." Am sorry, Essy. " Stacy said apologet
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