Merge Academy - Softlocked at Chapter 4

I finished the weekly challenge at 2:05 am. I need one item to complete the required 15 orders. I had to buy gems, then buy seeds, or coins to unfreeze the cauldron for books. I checked my album and I was not awarded the badge. If I had know I wasn't going to get the badge I would never have stayed up that late or bought the gems. I have been a member since 2002. Is there a way I might be able to be awarded the badge?