How a Firewood Girl Captured the Heart of a Prince Who Came Home to Marry Another Woman

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“Keep quiet.”

Ibuka stepped closer.

“Do not put words in her mouth. I asked for water. She brought it.”

Chief Obina walked into the garden, his heavy gold chain resting against his chest. He looked at Ibuka, then Adana, then Ephoma.

“What is happening here?”

Adana turned away as if fighting tears.

“Nothing, Papa. I only asked the maid why she delayed,continue reading …