25.

“Auntie," Akosua called to the woman who raised her.

“Aw, me ba(My child), it shall be well, take heart." The elder woman said sitting beside her.

“I hope so, I really do." She said as her aunt wiped her eyes.

“Where's your husband?" Her uncle asked entering with a basket of food.

“I dunno, " She stated.

“Is everything alright between you two?" He asked again.

“He changed." She said as Maakua entered the ward with her grandmother.

“My in-laws, you're welcome." The woman greeted.

“Thank you." Her aunt said.

“Ma, I brought your favourite ice cream, grandma says it would help you feel better." She handed it to her as she pulled her towards her and hugged her tightly.

“Thanks, Sweetheart," Akosua added.

Kwame had made his cheating evident to his wife. He no longer treated her right and always came back with lipstick stains on his shirt or half-used condoms in his pocket.

She no longer was happy in her home. She found solace in the little girl and her work.

“Eleanor, do you know the man yo