Chapter 45

Expectation is the root of all heartache as William Shakespeare said. By expecting none, you give yourself nothing to be worried about.

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Whilst Neil felt victorious, Aralina on the other hand was feeling little. Her childish perception that everything is a competition affects her whole mood. However, her mama did not raise a quitter, thereby recovering from feeling down to not letting anyone beat her again.

"Haa! It's finished."

They could finally breathe easily, far from the previous threat after getting rid of their enemies. Wil gathered everyone, reminding them of their mission and their main objective.

"How many explosives do you have left, Mr. Ramos?"

Mr. Ramos looked at his bomb counter. "I still have twelve more left."