Mrs. Anozie's gaze softened slightly. This family seems complicated, but at least most of them seem to care about my daughter.
The ceremony began promptly at 4 p.m., with Olaedo's closest maternal uncle representing her dead father. He formally accepted the greetings and gifts before giving her hand in marriage to Chibuzor.
The process was smooth, and after a bit of entertainment and refreshments, the Anozie family's earlier reservations began to ease. By the end of the evening, their view of Chibuzor had softened a bit.
As night fell, the family departed with Olaedo. During the ride home in the family car, the informal introductions began.
Chukwudubem spoke first, flashing Olaedo a kind smile. "Sister in law, I'm Chibuzor's younger brother, Chukwudubem. If you ever need anything when my brother isn't around or makes you upset, just let me know. Even though I live abroad, I'll catch the first flight back if you need me."
