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 ball, but instead of aiming at the hoop, she hurled it with full force toward Olivia’s head.Thud!“Ahhh!” Olivia let out a small cry. The hard ball struck her temple, making her body stagger and collapse onto the court floor.“Olivia!” Cindy screamed, rushing to her friend’s side.Katty panicked as well. “Olive! Wake up! Don’t scare me!” She crouched down, patting Olivia’s cheeks.Sophia hurried over, putting on a worried face. “Oh my God, I… I didn’t mean to! I’m sorry, Olivia! Really, it was j
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