Throwing his hands up dramatically, Olisa exempted himself. "There's a limit to brotherhood. This is definitely past mine!"
Upstairs.
Mrs. Anozie, her three sons and Nnenna sat as a united front, their gazes locked on Olaedo, awaiting her explanation. Standing before them, she took a deep breath and began carefully, choosing her words as though navigating a minefield.
"Mom, guys, I met Chibuzor a while ago, even before that jerk, Maduabuchi. At first, we were just friends while I was dating Maduabuchi because...well, I loved him," she admitted, her tone bitter as she said Maduabuchi's name.
Seeing their expressions soften ever so slightly, she pulled out a chair and sat, continuing cautiously.
"When Chibuzor asked me to marry him, I refused. I told him I was in love with someone else and planned to marry Maduabuchi. It hurt him, and we lost touch. But about three months ago, he called out of the blue, and we reconnected."
