Elizabeth sighed dramatically and rolled her eyes. “Chief, that one is a long story. She got pregnant for some strange man and ran away with him.”
“Really?” Greg’s mother asked quietly.
“Yes, Ma,” Elizabeth replied without hesitation.
“All right,” she said calmly. “Greg will soon join us, and we’ll conclude the discussion.”
Just then, footsteps echoed from the hallway.
Greg walked into the living room with Patricia beside him.
Elizabeth froze instantly, her eyes widening in shock as she recognized him.
“This is Greg,” his mother said, a faint smirk on her lips.
Silence filled the room.
“You gave your daughter away to a man you did not know,” she continued, “all because of your hatred. You forgot how much your husband loved her.”
Elizabeth stood speechless.
“We invited you here,” she added, “for their wedding, which is taking place this weekend. We hope you will attend.”
Elizabeth slowly turned to look at Patricia.
She looked different. Radiant. Beautiful. Transformed.
Outside the mansion, Chioma burst into tears.
“Look at what you’ve caused,” she shouted at her mother. “You always think you know everything. Now we’ve lost Greg. We’ve lost all of this. I will never forgive you.”
She stormed off.
Mercy said nothing. She simply walked away in silence.
Elizabeth remained standing there, tears streaming down her face. With her own hands, she had pushed Patricia into her blessing.
Patricia’s story is a reminder that sometimes what feels like rejection can lead to unexpected favor. And above all, it is always good to choose kindness.
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