18/07/2024
CHAPTER 1
A NEW BEGINING
Adaeze's eyes drooped, her body weak from the illness that had ravaged her for months. She knew her time was running out, and her greatest worry was leaving her three young children alone in the world. Oluchi, Chidinma, and Obinna were her everything, and she feared who would care for them after she was gone.
As she lay in bed, a figure entered the room, and Adaeze's eyes lit up with a mix of surprise and gratitude. It was Vivian, her late husband's colleague, who had been like a sister to her. Vivian's eyes brimmed with tears as she took Adaeze's hand.
"I promise, Adaeze, I'll be there for your children. I'll be the mother they need," Vivian vowed, her voice cracking with emotion.
Adaeze's eyes filled with tears, knowing her children would be in good hands. With a sense of peace, she closed her eyes for the final time, leaving Vivian to fulfill her promise.
The day of the funeral arrived, and the Elekima family was consumed by grief. Vivian stood by their side, her own pain evident on her face. As they laid Adaeze to rest, Oluchi, Chidinma, and Obinna clung to Vivian, their sobs echoing through the cemetery.
Vivian's heart broke for the children, but she knew she had to be strong for them. She vowed to be the good stepmother they deserved, to wipe away their tears, and to help them heal.
TO BE CONTINUED!....