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Chapter 265

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The basketball court that afternoon was quite crowded. The sound of bouncing balls and children’s shouts echoed back and forth. Olivia, Katty, Cindy, and Sophia were playing a casual four-player game, just for fun after school.

“Your turn, Sophia!” Katty shouted while throwing the ball toward her.

Sophia caught the ball with a sour expression. Her eyes briefly glanced at Olivia, who was chuckling with Cindy. Jealousy crept back into her chest. Don’t blame me, Olivia!

She prepared to shoot the b
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