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Seven Minutes in Heaven #2
Seven Minutes in Heaven 2: A Hood Love Story
“If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, it’s yours forever...” Liam Maxwell took that advice when he watched Taleah Morgan walk out of his life four years ago. He had to give her space to “go and grow,” but now, her time is up. Liam is determined to win back his first love, at all costs. Taleah is just as determined to resist him. She’s never forgotten—nor forgiven—what she believes was his betrayal. Can Liam get past the walls she’s built around herself to show her that he’s always had her best interests at heart? Tumultuous doesn’t even begin to describe the first few years of Kelsey Morgan’s and Kyriq Childress’s relationship. But things have been going smoothly the last two years for the couple—too smoothly. Life throws a plot twist at them that threatens to end their engagement and tear them apart forever. Is the love between Kelsey and Chill enough to survive unexpected circumstances? Love troubles are not the only problems that befall Liam and Chill. During their climb to the top of the drug underworld, they made some dangerous enemies. Now, at least one of those enemies has come back to destroy everything they’ve worked for. Can they discover the identity of the person wreaking havoc on their business before it’s too late?
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 28, 2019
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Elle Kayson
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Exasperated Mother.
Southern Cook.
Angsty, Beautiful, Clueless Mess.
That's me, in short. I've been writing since elementary school and won my first prize in seventh grade. I am a romantic at heart and love a happy ending! Join me on this writing (and reading) journey--you won't be disappointed!
Exasperated Mother.
Southern Cook.
Angsty, Beautiful, Clueless Mess.
That's me, in short. I've been writing since elementary school and won my first prize in seventh grade. I am a romantic at heart and love a happy ending! Join me on this writing (and reading) journey--you won't be disappointed!
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January 16, 2025
Wayyyyyy better than book 1. I love how everything came together. I was happy with the ending. 😊
October 10, 2022
Whew the plot was plotting in book 2! While everything seemed predictable in book 1, it was everything but that in this one.
In book one the cliffhanger ended with Taleah heartbroken! Well 4 years later in book 2, the gang has matured. Liam and Chill are running things and have bossed tf up! I’m talking MULTIPLE streams of income! It was quite impressive for two 22 year olds. With that much success comes just as many enemies and boy were they plentiful!! I was not prepared for how deep the snakes ran. And when I thought I knew what was happening I realized I was WRONG!! From baby mama drama to psycho side bxtches and everything in between. I will say that these women need to stop playing in these mens faces building these fake @$$ relationships knowing their heart is with someone else. Taleah definitely met her match… that’ll teach her 😩 she was way too naive and her sheltered life showed. Kelsey tried to tell her time and time again but experience is the best teacher. You will not be disappointed with this read!
In book one the cliffhanger ended with Taleah heartbroken! Well 4 years later in book 2, the gang has matured. Liam and Chill are running things and have bossed tf up! I’m talking MULTIPLE streams of income! It was quite impressive for two 22 year olds. With that much success comes just as many enemies and boy were they plentiful!! I was not prepared for how deep the snakes ran. And when I thought I knew what was happening I realized I was WRONG!! From baby mama drama to psycho side bxtches and everything in between. I will say that these women need to stop playing in these mens faces building these fake @$$ relationships knowing their heart is with someone else. Taleah definitely met her match… that’ll teach her 😩 she was way too naive and her sheltered life showed. Kelsey tried to tell her time and time again but experience is the best teacher. You will not be disappointed with this read!
August 10, 2023
Seven Minutes in Heaven
The continuation of Taleah, Liam, Kelsey and Chills story was just as good as the first book. So glad that everyone got them some act right and worked it all.
The continuation of Taleah, Liam, Kelsey and Chills story was just as good as the first book. So glad that everyone got them some act right and worked it all.
October 20, 2019
The ending helped this book's rating!!!
This finale was so boring, so wrong, so annoying, so long...man it was just so blah...
I tried and pushed and pushed and finally I finished this finale and just as stated in the first book, I am now ready to review this series.
I had ended up rating the first book a 5 stars because, 1) it was really interesting and fresh for an intro, and 2) it had a lot of substance and a solid base to continue with the series in book 2 and the finale. But this right here...😡😤 if it wasn't for the ending, right about @ 98% and with some light shinning on some explanation, this would have been rated a solid 1/2 star or maybe a 1 star.
Taleah man I don't know how old you are but man, if my calculations are correct, you should be at least 22 and yet you have been acting like a 15 or 16 years old(if not younger). Man I was rooting for you to get a little bit of shaken up for you to see how much Liam was into you. You were not at all the epitome of a strong black independent educated intelligent black woman...Nuh-uh, girl... You were truly the epitome of young, spoiled, naive, gullible kid and it killed me to see when an author does not have her main character grow up and changed and became deserving to the title of the lead character.
Kelsey, well you started it out showing signs, big signs that you should have been the main character in book 1 but in this book, it's like you reversed it. You also became, annoying, acting out of your age, gullible, spoiled and a wannabe strong independent not black woman, but it was not wright at all.
Liam, man, you are bae albeit, if you had been more honest, open with Leah, well this would not have been a priority like finding out who wants your stuff being sabotaged. You would have been on point.
Chill, well man continue to be fine and to chill!!!
Sophia, Neko, Christian, isn't it nice when karma make her visits? And Kellis and Nitra, both of you got off so easy and I do hope you take that has your opportunity to better yourselves. Mr. Morgan was a sorry individual and if it was me, no apologies from him. He need a small visit from karma!!!
Now, I thought I was going to make Kelsey and Chill my favorite , but I can't specially with how Kelsey was just being (hint: the baby news) and also how Chill reacted. But I must stress, if it wasn't for this ending and the epilogue, I would have rated this 1/2 star and would have not gone higher than a 1...
In any case I will continue reading this great author!!!
This finale was so boring, so wrong, so annoying, so long...man it was just so blah...
I tried and pushed and pushed and finally I finished this finale and just as stated in the first book, I am now ready to review this series.
I had ended up rating the first book a 5 stars because, 1) it was really interesting and fresh for an intro, and 2) it had a lot of substance and a solid base to continue with the series in book 2 and the finale. But this right here...😡😤 if it wasn't for the ending, right about @ 98% and with some light shinning on some explanation, this would have been rated a solid 1/2 star or maybe a 1 star.
Taleah man I don't know how old you are but man, if my calculations are correct, you should be at least 22 and yet you have been acting like a 15 or 16 years old(if not younger). Man I was rooting for you to get a little bit of shaken up for you to see how much Liam was into you. You were not at all the epitome of a strong black independent educated intelligent black woman...Nuh-uh, girl... You were truly the epitome of young, spoiled, naive, gullible kid and it killed me to see when an author does not have her main character grow up and changed and became deserving to the title of the lead character.
Kelsey, well you started it out showing signs, big signs that you should have been the main character in book 1 but in this book, it's like you reversed it. You also became, annoying, acting out of your age, gullible, spoiled and a wannabe strong independent not black woman, but it was not wright at all.
Liam, man, you are bae albeit, if you had been more honest, open with Leah, well this would not have been a priority like finding out who wants your stuff being sabotaged. You would have been on point.
Chill, well man continue to be fine and to chill!!!
Sophia, Neko, Christian, isn't it nice when karma make her visits? And Kellis and Nitra, both of you got off so easy and I do hope you take that has your opportunity to better yourselves. Mr. Morgan was a sorry individual and if it was me, no apologies from him. He need a small visit from karma!!!
Now, I thought I was going to make Kelsey and Chill my favorite , but I can't specially with how Kelsey was just being (hint: the baby news) and also how Chill reacted. But I must stress, if it wasn't for this ending and the epilogue, I would have rated this 1/2 star and would have not gone higher than a 1...
In any case I will continue reading this great author!!!
September 17, 2023
Cool Series
Overall the story was cool. Too much drama all back and forth was exhausting that you couldn’t even see the love between the couples. Yea they made it in the end but I wanted to see more of the love between the couples. As soon as they get happy here comes another argument and them running away from each other. Leah daddy was the worse brah had too much pride for him to be a pill head. Idk I was expecting more but it was cool. Sophia was too aggravating and Kelis threw me off for a second. Christian was straight up fool as well as Neko he didn’t know how to leave well enough alone🤦🏾♀️.
Overall the story was cool. Too much drama all back and forth was exhausting that you couldn’t even see the love between the couples. Yea they made it in the end but I wanted to see more of the love between the couples. As soon as they get happy here comes another argument and them running away from each other. Leah daddy was the worse brah had too much pride for him to be a pill head. Idk I was expecting more but it was cool. Sophia was too aggravating and Kelis threw me off for a second. Christian was straight up fool as well as Neko he didn’t know how to leave well enough alone🤦🏾♀️.
January 24, 2025
5 ⭐️ The plot definitely picked up from where the first book left off.
Chill is the ultimate villain in my head. He really did Kels so dirty trying to manipulate her into marriage and pregnancy so she wouldn’t leave him.
I loved the growth in Liam (even though he still a little stubborn lol). He really worked for his chance back with Taleah and I loved that he helped her dad. Sophia deserved what she got at the end.
The ending was a little rushed between the last 2 chapters, but it was great nonetheless!
Chill is the ultimate villain in my head. He really did Kels so dirty trying to manipulate her into marriage and pregnancy so she wouldn’t leave him.
I loved the growth in Liam (even though he still a little stubborn lol). He really worked for his chance back with Taleah and I loved that he helped her dad. Sophia deserved what she got at the end.
The ending was a little rushed between the last 2 chapters, but it was great nonetheless!
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March 11, 2025
This book is the definition of trigger warning lol. Love this author, love her books but this one was too much for me. Chill and Kels had a toxic relationship that was abusive in many ways. That overshadowed the book for me. Then the SA scenes with Christian. I just couldn’t enjoy this book.
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February 25, 2025
Four years later and baby Liam played no games with getting his girl back. Liam had it all planned out to beg Leah to come back home and for good. His love for her had him saving her daddy. But he stayed true to who he was and kept his worlds separate to insure his girl was safe and taken care of in all the ways. Liam was Going to do everything to make sure Leah knew what she meant to him and that he only let her go to grow and go to school. Chill had his work cut out for him baby because his baby momma just knew. It was fucked up the way he went about trying to get Kelsey to marry him. No relationship is without its ups and downs. But Kelsey handled her self well and put lil baby momma in her place real fast. I’m glad chill was not on no bull and let Kelsey set the tone and was behind her. Kelsey and Leah balanced each other out as cousins and I’m so glad Kelsey knew Leah better than she knew herself at times because that alone saved Leah’s life. Poor Leah went from one horrible situation to and even more disturbing situation. But she knew that Liam was coming for her and was gonna make everything right and she knew that before it even got to that point. That’s a different kind of trust and a different kind of faith.
July 12, 2025
Sacrifice, standards, and second chances. 🔥
Baby, the follow-up from Part 1 was crucial. The plot thickened in the best way, and I was all the way here for it. Liam made the ultimate sacrifice—what’s that saying? If you love something, let it go… and if it comes back, it’s real. That was him, all the way. His growth was undeniable. He elevated and came back for Taleah with real intention.
I was proud of Taleah for staying focused—she put her studies and future first, and that showed true maturity. Chill stepped up with Kelsey despite the bumps in the road. I truly thought Kelsey was gonna fold and let Nitra run her off, but I’m glad Chill made her feel secure and overfilled her with love. I hate a bitter baby mama—but Kelsey held her own and didn’t let it shake her.
Everyone grew. Everyone matured. Even through the chaos, it was growth all around. Liam’s street status overshadowed his heart, and that double standard? Too real—but that’s what made his growth and this story hit even harder.
Baby, the follow-up from Part 1 was crucial. The plot thickened in the best way, and I was all the way here for it. Liam made the ultimate sacrifice—what’s that saying? If you love something, let it go… and if it comes back, it’s real. That was him, all the way. His growth was undeniable. He elevated and came back for Taleah with real intention.
I was proud of Taleah for staying focused—she put her studies and future first, and that showed true maturity. Chill stepped up with Kelsey despite the bumps in the road. I truly thought Kelsey was gonna fold and let Nitra run her off, but I’m glad Chill made her feel secure and overfilled her with love. I hate a bitter baby mama—but Kelsey held her own and didn’t let it shake her.
Everyone grew. Everyone matured. Even through the chaos, it was growth all around. Liam’s street status overshadowed his heart, and that double standard? Too real—but that’s what made his growth and this story hit even harder.
September 12, 2025
Liam and Taleah 🥰 Chill and Kels 🥰
William “Liam” Maxwell and Taleah Morgan.. along with Kyriq “Chill” Childress and Kelsey Morgan was a time.. lol.. crazy and funny.. in Book 2, after 4yrs of college, Taleah accomplished her goal and Liam is ready to stake his claim back, however she has a “friend” Christian that she’s thinking of entertaining even though it hasn’t been any sparks.. Liam has elevated and opened many “legal” businesses to show his growth, however old enemies suddenly pop back up, halting his progress.. meanwhile, Kelsey has also completed her 4yrs and her and Chill had still been going strong and his past comes to haunt him and throws a wrench in the wedding plans he had set out for him and Kelsey.. old enemies pop up that creates a little chaos in business.. however, after all the secrets are exposed and the truth comes out, both couples get the outcome they all wanted.. I loved Liam’s nurturing possessiveness for Taleah.. it was funny and sweet.. I enjoyed this series
William “Liam” Maxwell and Taleah Morgan.. along with Kyriq “Chill” Childress and Kelsey Morgan was a time.. lol.. crazy and funny.. in Book 2, after 4yrs of college, Taleah accomplished her goal and Liam is ready to stake his claim back, however she has a “friend” Christian that she’s thinking of entertaining even though it hasn’t been any sparks.. Liam has elevated and opened many “legal” businesses to show his growth, however old enemies suddenly pop back up, halting his progress.. meanwhile, Kelsey has also completed her 4yrs and her and Chill had still been going strong and his past comes to haunt him and throws a wrench in the wedding plans he had set out for him and Kelsey.. old enemies pop up that creates a little chaos in business.. however, after all the secrets are exposed and the truth comes out, both couples get the outcome they all wanted.. I loved Liam’s nurturing possessiveness for Taleah.. it was funny and sweet.. I enjoyed this series
August 4, 2025
10/10
Listen, OK?! Elle Kayson is THAT author. Every single book? Instant page-turner. She knows how to grab your attention and not let go. The way she develops her characters? Chileee, I was cussing folks out like I personally knew them. I had to put the book down a few times just to process the mess they were causing!
As a North Louisiana native, her references hit every single time. It’s like she’s writing for me, and I absolutely love it. Elle doesn’t miss — if her name is on the cover, just know it’s about to be a ride.
And THIS book right here? Whew. It gave me everything I needed in a sequel. Every loose end? Tied up beautifully. And let me just say… Liam did NOT come to play. That man spun the block and came back around like a hurricane. I was hollering!
10/10 would recommend. Can’t wait to see what she does next!
Listen, OK?! Elle Kayson is THAT author. Every single book? Instant page-turner. She knows how to grab your attention and not let go. The way she develops her characters? Chileee, I was cussing folks out like I personally knew them. I had to put the book down a few times just to process the mess they were causing!
As a North Louisiana native, her references hit every single time. It’s like she’s writing for me, and I absolutely love it. Elle doesn’t miss — if her name is on the cover, just know it’s about to be a ride.
And THIS book right here? Whew. It gave me everything I needed in a sequel. Every loose end? Tied up beautifully. And let me just say… Liam did NOT come to play. That man spun the block and came back around like a hurricane. I was hollering!
10/10 would recommend. Can’t wait to see what she does next!
October 3, 2024
Good wrap up
I really enjoy this authors books. But these characters were young, young! Like 17 and 19!!! Even though we were fast forwarded by 4 years this wasn't enough time for the true growth that these characters needed. But this is fiction......soooo.
Liam and Taleah meet at a party. They date. Break up. Four years go by, she went to college. When she comes home, they eventually get back together. Through their meeting Kelsey met Chill. Chill and Kelsey had their fair share of drama. Her dad was such a hypocrite! I was surprised by Sophia's demise. It was obvious that Chill's baby momma, Christian, Sophia and Taleah's dad were gonna be problems for the couples.
I really enjoy this authors books. But these characters were young, young! Like 17 and 19!!! Even though we were fast forwarded by 4 years this wasn't enough time for the true growth that these characters needed. But this is fiction......soooo.
Liam and Taleah meet at a party. They date. Break up. Four years go by, she went to college. When she comes home, they eventually get back together. Through their meeting Kelsey met Chill. Chill and Kelsey had their fair share of drama. Her dad was such a hypocrite! I was surprised by Sophia's demise. It was obvious that Chill's baby momma, Christian, Sophia and Taleah's dad were gonna be problems for the couples.
January 31, 2025
I’m just sad it’s over😩
I’ll start off by saying I’m grateful this book had more pages than the first one! I just enjoyed the storyline so much I didn’t want it to end. The excitement, the spice, the relatability was all 10/10. I’m a sucker for happy endings and I usually get them in the books I read but I almost thought we weren’t gonna make it! I scared my co-worker by gasping so damn loud at one point😂. I would definitely recommend this series and I can’t wait to read the rest Elle Kayson has to offer!
I’ll start off by saying I’m grateful this book had more pages than the first one! I just enjoyed the storyline so much I didn’t want it to end. The excitement, the spice, the relatability was all 10/10. I’m a sucker for happy endings and I usually get them in the books I read but I almost thought we weren’t gonna make it! I scared my co-worker by gasping so damn loud at one point😂. I would definitely recommend this series and I can’t wait to read the rest Elle Kayson has to offer!
May 7, 2023
Heart Knows What A Heart Wants!
Elle Kayson, great read. Oh how Liam, Taleah, Kelsey, and Chill went through many things and ended up on the winning hand. Taleah, ran into obstacles and realized what she thought was true wasn't. Liam grew into a great guy. Chill was met with many things he didn't expect to happen.
This read was full of jealousy envy and greed. It ended up having a lot of love understanding and just truth finally coming out.🤗🤗🤗
Elle Kayson, great read. Oh how Liam, Taleah, Kelsey, and Chill went through many things and ended up on the winning hand. Taleah, ran into obstacles and realized what she thought was true wasn't. Liam grew into a great guy. Chill was met with many things he didn't expect to happen.
This read was full of jealousy envy and greed. It ended up having a lot of love understanding and just truth finally coming out.🤗🤗🤗
February 27, 2024
The way Elle Kayson had me eating up everyone of her books!!! I love the structure of each on of the stories, you not only get to see inside on couple but multiple! I haven’t read that before and I was here for it. This one though Liam and Chill have to be one of my faves!! And the twists in this story holy OMG I did not see that coming!
April 2, 2024
LOVED IT‼️🔥🔥
This was such a roller coaster ride to happiness. I loved the story development and the chaos the came within the relationships. I didn’t expect the situation with Taleah’s father until the last minute.
With all of Liam and Chill’s enemies, I was happy to see they meant their fate. I also loved the story line with Kelsey. S Chill. Great story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was such a roller coaster ride to happiness. I loved the story development and the chaos the came within the relationships. I didn’t expect the situation with Taleah’s father until the last minute.
With all of Liam and Chill’s enemies, I was happy to see they meant their fate. I also loved the story line with Kelsey. S Chill. Great story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 26, 2024
Closet
It all started with a game and a kiss goodness they always say keep your enemies close frfr that neko was a mess I knew kels was right when she said she had a bad feeling about Christian lol that boy was not happy I thought Liam was going to get him but hey chill scared me so bad but kels gone ride period I'm glad Leah got herself together
It all started with a game and a kiss goodness they always say keep your enemies close frfr that neko was a mess I knew kels was right when she said she had a bad feeling about Christian lol that boy was not happy I thought Liam was going to get him but hey chill scared me so bad but kels gone ride period I'm glad Leah got herself together
May 27, 2024
Good read!
I loved the characters! I'll never understand how men can Know a female is no good for them and still keep them around. When it comes to Christian you gotta watch out for the quiet ones. I loved kels through the whole book she was the only character that didn't piss me off lol
I loved the characters! I'll never understand how men can Know a female is no good for them and still keep them around. When it comes to Christian you gotta watch out for the quiet ones. I loved kels through the whole book she was the only character that didn't piss me off lol
December 28, 2024
7 Mins in Heaven❤️🥰❤️
I’m so happy that Taleah & Liam’s relationship weathered the storm. They truly deserve one another and the love they have for each other is everything! Kels and Chill relationship with through some things but I was so happy they worked it out as well. This was a good read!
I’m so happy that Taleah & Liam’s relationship weathered the storm. They truly deserve one another and the love they have for each other is everything! Kels and Chill relationship with through some things but I was so happy they worked it out as well. This was a good read!
September 17, 2022
Great read
Ella Alyson is a great writer and this was book was great and I needed more I was happy that Taleah father finally got on board it wasn't about him it was about her happiness
Ella Alyson is a great writer and this was book was great and I needed more I was happy that Taleah father finally got on board it wasn't about him it was about her happiness
November 14, 2023
HEA🥰
Chile, Leah got on my nerves. She was too sheltered and naive but still my girl🙄 Kelsy was a rider…period! Liam was bae and Chill was a close second. I really enjoyed this series.
Chile, Leah got on my nerves. She was too sheltered and naive but still my girl🙄 Kelsy was a rider…period! Liam was bae and Chill was a close second. I really enjoyed this series.
January 21, 2024
OKAY! So over here though...I love it. It's a continuation of the first book and babeeee! The BDE here is just 3 much! They grown grown grown and it's just *chef's kiss* One thing about Elle and them fathers, they going to be ain't shit! So serious. The girls fathers in these books just ain't shit!
March 7, 2024
yessss!!!!
The perfect ending to the story, and I loved it. I’m a little sad that it’s over lol. Book 1 and 2 definitely held my attention from beginning to end. Elle did the damn thing with this series!!!
The perfect ending to the story, and I loved it. I’m a little sad that it’s over lol. Book 1 and 2 definitely held my attention from beginning to end. Elle did the damn thing with this series!!!
May 1, 2024
The plot in this book was a lot more mature than in the first of the series but it does have about a 4 year time jump. I don’t think it was as good as Demons Dream but I enjoyed it and finished in 1 day!
July 23, 2024
Perfection!
This book was pretty close to perfect. I thought Demons Dream was top tier. This book had me constantly saying okay, one more chapter and I’m going to bed. I could not put it down.
This book was pretty close to perfect. I thought Demons Dream was top tier. This book had me constantly saying okay, one more chapter and I’m going to bed. I could not put it down.
August 6, 2024
First Love
I loved how Liam and Chill loved on their women. Both Talia and Kelsey married their first loves and didn’t allow anything or anyone to come between them. This was a good series. I love Elle Jayson book. She’s easily becoming one of my favorite authors.
I loved how Liam and Chill loved on their women. Both Talia and Kelsey married their first loves and didn’t allow anything or anyone to come between them. This was a good series. I love Elle Jayson book. She’s easily becoming one of my favorite authors.
February 17, 2025
👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿
Elle Kayson can never disappoint me! I read book 1 & 2 in a weekend, I enjoyed both books. The dad was working a nerve, Sophia was stupid, and Kels was my girl! I love a happy ending.
Elle Kayson can never disappoint me! I read book 1 & 2 in a weekend, I enjoyed both books. The dad was working a nerve, Sophia was stupid, and Kels was my girl! I love a happy ending.
July 30, 2025
didn’t want it to end
I didn’t want the book to end I really enjoyed reading this book and like I said before it is definitely a book every young lady can relate to cause I remember being this way in my teenage years
I didn’t want the book to end I really enjoyed reading this book and like I said before it is definitely a book every young lady can relate to cause I remember being this way in my teenage years
November 3, 2026
Secrets and betrayal left and right. Don’t know who’s really good or bad until the end. This book kept me locked in. I enjoyed this read. Elle is a good writer. I didn’t notice too many errors, or at least any that detracted from the story.
October 16, 2020
Love will never change
OMG just loved Liam and Taleah together. I figured that Nitra wasn't going to raise her daughter. Good storyline. 👏🏼👏🏼
OMG just loved Liam and Taleah together. I figured that Nitra wasn't going to raise her daughter. Good storyline. 👏🏼👏🏼
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