Chapter Twenty

Edwina

Upon hearing Esther's scream, I quickly assumed she was in trouble. After hastily dressing following my evening shower, I rushed outside to investigate. To my surprise, I found Esther and Evelyn showering Justice with hugs and kisses, leaving me puzzled.

"What's happening?" I inquired.

"Edwina, look!" Evelyn handed me a paper from the Cooperative society. Initially fearing the worst, I realized it was a receipt.

"This is a receipt," I noted.

"Yes! Justice paid off our debt," Esther exclaimed. As I examined the receipt, confirming the five-million debt was settled, signed by both the chairman and Justice, a mix of emotions overwhelmed me.

"Why... Why would you do something like this for us?" I questioned him. "You're not a member of this family."

"Edwina!" Their shock mirrored my reaction.

"I'm grateful, but you had no right." I tossed the receipt to the floor. "Where did you even manage to get five million within two weeks?"

"Instead of questioning him..."

"It's an