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Chapter 8
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Chapter 8

Francis became useless to himself and to his mother; he behaved like an imbecile sometimes; he laughs unnecessarily, which annoys his mother.
His mother persuaded him several times to take another wife, but he bluntly refused and laughed over it.
She begged his friends to help convince him to take another wife, and Francis chased them away.
His mother tried her best to charm him, but all was futile. Wrinkles were beginning to show on her face.

She brought out her monitoring mirror and made incantations. Florence appeared on the mirror.
The mirror displayed where Florence was playing with her son, Melvin.
She (Njideka) brought out a knife to stab Melvin but couldn't; she sighed, threw the mirror away, and disappeared to meet them.

What are you doing here, mama? Florence asked

To take what belongs to me, I am going nowhere without my grandchild. She roared

You're not touching my son, mama. Go back to where you came from. Florence commanded

Njideka rushed to grip Melvin. Melvin pushed her, and she screamed, scattering everything in the parlor.

This child is a destiny child. I must take him..she shouted, turning into a dog.

Mummmmmmmmy... Melvin screamed as he ran to meet his mother.

I've always known that you're a witch—a big witch, for that matter. You can't take my son; this child has nothing to do with you 😭..Florence cried

Njideka turned into a human being and disappeared, feeling defeated.

Florence carried her son and ran out of the house, heading to her church.

Queen mother I'm dying silently. Njideka complained

The ball is in your court. You have been doing this for some years now. I don't see reasons why you can't accomplish this one. Find a wife for your son and stop coming here to complain, please. The queen's mother said, turning her back on her

Queen mother!! Njideka called

She turned and nodded three times.

You have only one month to sustain yourself; if not,get ready to fall sick,confess your sins, and die. Replied the queen mother, walking away from her.

