Chapter 35* Your goals and dreams are what keep you going. It gives you the ability to persist to the end. So make sure to have a goal and dream! ----- Queenebunoluwa15. ****   The hearing resumed minutes later, with the people involved at the interrogation stand.   " Mr. Gideon. I have a person question for you. " Lawyer Sam said while facing Gideon." Go on. " As always Gideon said confidently." Okay. You and your wife both claimed you never maltreated, Miss Essy, right? "" Yes, of course. " " Alright. But did you ever treat her like your daughter? Have you ever shown her fatherly love? " Lawyer Sam asked while staring intensely at, Gideon.As expected, Gideon's countenance changed when he heard this question. He suddenly couldn't c

Chapter 37* Believe in you! Don't ever underestimate yourself! You are stronger and smarter than you think you are! So don't let anyone tell you otherwise. ---- Queenebunoluwa15. * ***As expected, Lawyer Sam won the case after many efforts.It was only when the judge made her decision, did Essy finally sigh in relief.She still can't believe that the case had been won just like that! And the court had granted, Tristan Wales her custody.She doesn't have to have anything to do with her parents.She was free to treat them as air... Strangers from now on.Essy couldn't forget the shock on her so-called parents' faces when the final decision was made.How satisfying, she thought.She had always wanted to be able to wipe that arrogant smirk off her Stepmothe

Chapter 39* When things happen that are unexpected. Instead of asking, " Why me? Ask,  " What's this teaching me? " ----- Queenebunoluwa15. *****----- Essy ----Later, I was taken to my room by, Stacy.I was indeed very surprised by the design of the room. It was just the way I like it...  Perfect!   " So, I'll be leaving you to rest for a while now. See you later. " Sis Stacy said." Oh, alright. " I said embracing her.She patted my hair in response before breaking the hug and living the room.Now, I was left alone in the room. I sat on the mini Queen-sized bed which was super soft and sighed.My room in the attic can't be compared to my current room.They are just so far apart.Just like Heaven and Hell.

Chapter 41: Part 1* Be kind to others, Say nice things to others, why because you never know, whose day you are making with your kindness. ----- Queenebunoluwa15. ****  Days later.----- Essy -----I was working on my Algebra assignments at the study table in my room that evening.  I realized that as I continued solving those questions, I found myself loving the topic more.You Know, I had Realized since elementary school that I loved calculations.While others preferred reading or Watching movies during their leisure time. I, on the other hand, preferred calculations.I remember then that I usually finish all the questions in my maths textbook before the term ends.You know, I thought it was weird since not everyone w

Chapter 41: Part 3* Learning to love yourself the way you are and not the way others sees you is one of the greatest achievements in life. ----- Queenebunoluwa15. * ****As if knowing the thoughts on my mind. The lawyer sighed a little.   " Why don't you have your seat first, Essy love? " Dad's concerned voice rang to my voice and that's when I finally realized that it wasn't only Me and the lawyer in the room.  " Um... Okay, Dad. " I replied before moving forward and taking a seat beside, Sis Stacy.    She wasn't smiling as she usually does, she had that serious Expression on her face which is very rare as she's a very jovial person.As soon as I sat down, she moved a little closer to me and held my hands in hers as if passing me some strength.