Chapter Nineteen

"Good morning, mom, and good morning, dad." Alex greeted his parents, who were in the sitting room with his sister, as he entered the house with the old man.

"Good morning, son. Hope you slept well?" His mom asked.

"Yes, I did. Thanks mum"

"Good morning, Baba Agba." The three of them greeted the old man simultaneously.

"Dad, mom, I'm really sorry for how I behaved last night." He said, as he sat down on a sofa his sister was sitting on, behind the one where his parents were.

"I really didn't mean to. I guess I did that because the whole thing happened too suddenly. I'm sorry for letting my emotions get the better of me, especially you, dad. I really love you, and I'm always grateful to have you as my parents." He apologised.

"Come over here." His father slapped the sofa, indicating that he should sit between him and his mother. They both moved to the edges of the seat on both sides, to create a space for him.

He stood up to join them, as his father said.

"We understand you, alth