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Goodwall - The Life Changing App is the inspiring story of Dera, a sixteen-year-old student in Senior Secondary School. Dera’s dream was to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) alongside her classmates, but her parents were unable to afford the registration fees.

As the WASSCE registration deadline approached, Dera found herself in a difficult predicament. However, unwavering support from her family and the encouraging words of Mrs. Nnaji kept her determined, despite facing ridicule from others.

One day, Dera’s elder brother, Andrew, returned from his own school and shared with Dera about Goodwall, an app that had helped countless students. Initially, it seemed too good to be true, but Dera decided to give it a try by participating in Goodwall challenges.

Goodwall-The Life Changing App by Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu

'Goodwall doesn't show favouritism. If you win, you'll definitely receive your prize. But for now, let's set aside thoughts of failure and focus on the possibility of winning, all right?' Andrew encouraged Dera with a reassuring smile.

Meanwhile, inside the Ugos family house, Jennifer emerged from the pool, feeling a bit exhausted after a long swim. Her nanny handed her a towel as she reclined on a chair, closed her eyes, and relaxed.

'My daughter must be very tired,' Sharon approached with a smile.

'Mum, I want you to apologise to Dera,' Jennifer opened her eyes. 'If you want us to continue our relationship as mother and daughter, then you should go to Dera and apologise.'

'I won't go, even if you kneel. It still wouldn't erase the fact that I was embarrassed,' Sharon stubbornly refused.

'Really? Please, do you even realise that you've become the centre of gossip?'

'Has anyone been talking about it to you?'

'Not only did you insult Dera's background of poverty, but you also called her a thief.'

'Who told you that?' Sharon asked curiously, wanting to know the source of Jennifer's conviction.

'I did,' Jennifer replied, her voice filled with conviction. She couldn't shake off the feeling that her mother had deliberately acted in such a manner. While Sharon may have seemingly suggested that Dera find employment, Jennifer couldn't help but sense a hidden insult directed at her friend's financial situation. Furthermore, when Sharon mistakenly accused Dera of not providing the correct change, Jennifer couldn't shake off the suspicion that her mother secretly desired for Dera to be labelled as a thief. These thoughts weighed heavily on Jennifer's mind, and she really hoped that Dera wasn't hurt by her mother's actions. She cared deeply for her friend and wished for nothing but happiness and understanding between them.

'Do you think you're being clever? You know everything that happened even though you weren't there?' Sharon sighed, realising that Jennifer was making accurate assumptions.

'Dera informed me about what happened, and I was able to piece it together... So, yes, I know everything that transpired in your mind. Moreover, you even shared some of it with me on that very day. You told me about how you created a childish scene in their shop. Mum, I can't believe you did that to my best friend,' Dera expressed her annoyance with her mother.

'Did she tell you that I apologised?' her mother questioned.

Chapter Twenty-Two