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"Where are my grandchildren? I'm a grandpa now, to three kids. I'm as happy as a tick feeding on a dog." My father in law said, as he came in with my mother in law lagging behind him.
The witch of OZ
"Welcome Sir and Ma" I said scratching my head as I stared in surprise at my father in law, the man was wearing the famous Nigeria military uniform, with all the stars he got in the appropriate places.
I thought the man was retired already.
"Don't mind the uniform my wife, my grandchildren has to see how good looking their grandpa is with his Uniform" he said scratching his beards in embarrassment.
Wonders shall never end.
"How are you my dear? " Kene's mum asked, checking my body for any injuries.
Madam I just gave birth not that I got into an accident.
The way she was dr
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