hello family we love having you here as always before we get started with this intriguing story we would love for you to subscribe and turn on the notification bell so you would get notified immediately we drop new stories as we are dedicated to you our family we have pledged to keep bringing you new stories daily now enjoy chinaza never imagined her life would turn out this way when she met Chinidu it felt like a dream a billionaire falling in love with a fish seller it sounded like something out of a story book she remembered the first time he came to her stall dressed simply with no sign of his wealth he bought fish from her everyday for 2 weeks until one evening he smiled and asked "Can I take you to dinner? " She laughed thinking he was joking "me a whole billionaire like you wants to take a fish seller out? " Chinidu grinned "who told you I'm a billionaire everybody knows who you are she said folding her arms then everybody should also know that I don't care about status i like you Chinaza he said his eyes serious let me prove it to you that was how it started he pursued her with a kind of patience and sincerity that melted her fears despite the warnings from people around her she fell in love he married her in a grand ceremony but the moment she stepped into his family's mansion everything changed "mama Chinidu Ebble never hid her dislike for her.
" "A fish seller. " "Is this what you bring home to our family? " she spat the first day they met "mama I love her.
" Chinidu said holding Chinaza's hand "love Oji," his sister scoffed "brother open your eyes this one is after your money. " Chinidu frowned oji I won't tolerate disrespect leave them chinaza whispered to him she didn't want to cause problems but she never imagined how bad things would become the insults came first then the small wicked acts they would take her things spill food on the clothes she washed and talk about her like she wasn't in the room when she told Chinidu he dismissed it momar is old-fashioned give her time he would say but time only made it worse one evening Ojetti purposely locked her outside in the rain laughing from the balcony chinaza stood drenched shivering and knocking on the door but nobody answered when Chinidu returned they acted innocent "she never knocked," Mama Chinidu said "she's lying to make us look bad," Oji added chinaza's heart broke when Chinidu looked at her confused he believed them and then she got pregnant she thought maybe just maybe things would change but they only became cruel until that terrible day chinaza held her belly feeling the gentle flutter of life inside her it was the one thing keeping her strong the one thing giving her hope she imagined holding her baby rocking it to sleep whispering sweet words of love but in that house there was no room for joy memar Chinidu<unk>s eyes burned with hatred whenever she looked at her ojet's taunts grew cruer they made sure she had no peace that evening she was in the kitchen cooking when Oji strolled in arms folded so you think this baby will tie my brother to you she sneered it won't change anything chinaza ignored her stirring the pot ojeti suddenly grabbed the pot and flung it to the ground hot soup splashed everywhere chinaza gasped stepping back why would you do that she cried ojeti smirked it's my brother's money you're wasting the anger in Chinaza's chest burned but she swallowed it she bent down to clean the mess but before she could touch the floor a sharp slap landed on her cheek memar Chinidu stood at the doorway her face twisted in fury how dare you waste food in my house chinaza's eyes filled with tears memar I didn't another slap silenced her useless girl you think because you're pregnant you have power here mama Chinidu pushed her chinaza stumbled her back hitting the counter a sharp pain shot through her stomach she gasped holding her belly mama Chinidu's face held no remorse ojetti only laughed look at her acting she mocked but the pain grew worse chinaza's legs felt weak a cold fear gripped her heart i think something is wrong she whispered sinking to her knees and then the worst happened a sharp unbearable pain tore through her she let out a scream clutching her stomach as warm liquid spread between her legs memar Chinidu stepped back her eyes widening ojet's laughter died chinaza barely registered ephini the security officer rushing in madam madam he shouted his voice panicked her vision blurred the last thing she heard was someone shouting for Chinidu then everything went dark chinidu drove like a madman to the hospital his hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles turned white his mind raced with thoughts of Chinaza of their child of what he had just lost he had ignored her please for too long dismissed her words because he trusted his mother blindly now the price of his ignorance was a life that would never be lived when he burst into the hospital room he found Chinaza lying on the bed her face pale her eyes hollow the moment she saw him she turned her face away "chinaza," he whispered stepping closer but she didn't respond guilt crashed over him like a tidal wave he had never seen her this broken he sat beside her gently taking her hand in his but she didn't squeeze back the doctor walked in holding a clipboard mr chinidu your wife is stable now but she went through severe trauma the miscarriage was caused by excessive stress and physical assault chinidu's breath caught assault the doctor's eyes hardened yes she suffered a blunt force impact to her abdomen if she had come in any later it could have been fatal chinidu turned back to Chinaza his heart shattering he reached out to touch her cheek but she flinched he swallowed hard pain lancing through him "i should have listened to you," he murmured "i should have protected you. " Still she said nothing that night he sat in the hospital room watching her as she slept he couldn't shake the image of her lying on the floor in pain while his mother and sister did nothing a burning anger settled in his chest he needed to know the truth for himself no more blind faith the next morning he returned home with a plan he walked into the living room where Mema Chinidu and Oji sat sipping tea as if nothing had happened the sight of them made his blood boil but he kept his face calm "how is that woman?
" Mear Chinidu asked nonchulently "she<unk>ll be fine Abi. " Chinidu clenched his jaw she lost the baby mama Chinidu shrugged these things happen something inside him snapped he stared at his mother seeing her in a way he never had before cold unfeilling heartless i want the truth he said his voice low but firm tell me exactly what happened before Chinaza collapsed ojetti shifted uncomfortably glancing at their mother she She was complaining of pain she muttered maybe the baby wasn't strong chinidu's gaze didn't waver and did you help her silence his heart pounded or did you hurt her mama Chinidu scoffed hurt her are you now believing that girl over your own mother chinidu didn't respond instead he calmly walked to the corner of the room adjusting a small device behind the flower vase then he turned back to them his mother frowned what are you doing he picked up his phone and tapped the screen a recording played call your husband isn't that who you always run to a gasp echoed through the room as their own voices filled the air every cruel word every wicked action was captured the proof was undeniable ojet's face drained of color chinidu but he was already walking away he had heard enough the next time they would see him it would not be as their blind obedient son it would be as a man ready to take back control of his home and his wife's dignity at the hospital Chinaza sat on the bed staring at the ceiling her heart achd but not just from the physical pain the loss of her baby weighed on her soul she had wanted to believe things would get better that Chinidu would see the truth before it was too late now she had nothing but emptiness inside her a soft knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts chinidu stepped in his face filled with sorrow she turned away what do you want chinaza please his voice was thick with emotion i know I don't deserve your forgiveness i failed you i should have protected you i should have believed you she swallowed the lump in her throat but said nothing i sent them away my mother Oji I threw them out they will never hurt you again he continued i saw everything i saw what they did to you how they treated you like nothing i can't change the past but I will spend the rest of my life making things right tears burned in Chinaza's eyes it's too late Chinidu our baby is gone nothing can change that chinidu knelt beside her bed taking her hands gently i know and I will never forgive myself for it but I love you Chinaza you are my wife my life i need you please don't give up on us her breath hitched a part of her wanted to hold on to the anger to push him away as he had done to her so many times but another part the part that had loved him despite everything wanted to believe him i I don't know if I can trust you again she whispered chinidu nodded then let me prove myself to you i'm taking you away from here we're leaving this country just you and me no one else no more pain no more suffering let's start over chinaza's eyes widened you want us to leave yes somewhere far away a fresh start where no one can hurt you again i don't care about my business my money none of it matters if I don't have you her heart pounded could she really leave everything behind could she trust him again give me a chance to love you the way I should have from the start Chinidu pleaded she stared into his eyes searching for deception but all she saw was regret and love after a long silence she finally whispered "Take me away from here Chinidu. " Chinidu is changing everything he arranged their visa him and his wife's and they were moving out of the country alone without his mom or anyone just them chinaza stood by the window of their new apartment watching the city lights flicker in the distance the air was different here calmer quieter free from the constant torment of the past she placed a hand on her stomach the ache of her loss still fresh but for the first time in a long while she felt like she could breathe chinidu walked up behind her wrapping his arms around her waist "do you like it here?
" he asked softly she nodded though the uncertainty still lingered in her heart it's beautiful but beauty doesn't erase pain he exhaled deeply i know i don't expect it to i just want to be by your side while we heal together she turned to face him why now Chinidu why did it take losing our baby for you to believe me his face tightened with guilt because I was blind i let my mother control my mind i let her lies cloud my judgment and I hate myself for it i should have seen the truth i should have protected you chinaza looked away fighting back the emotions that threatened to choke her i loved you so much Chinidu even when you didn't believe me I still hoped you would but every day I suffered and you never saw it do you know what that did to me he cupped her face gently i know I don't deserve your forgiveness but I will spend every single day proving to you that I am not that man anymore i love you Chinaza more than my own life and I will never let anything or anyone hurt you again tears welled up in her eyes she wanted to believe him but wounds so deep didn't heal overnight just take things slow Chinidu i need time he nodded take all the time you need i'll wait forever if that's what it takes for the first time in a long while Chinaza felt a flicker of hope maybe just maybe they could rebuild what had been broken days turned into weeks and Chinaza slowly adjusted to her new life abroad she kept to herself most days still processing the weight of everything she had been through chinidu on the other hand did everything to make up for the past he cooked for her took her on walks and even sat with her in silence when words failed one evening as they sat on the balcony overlooking the city he broke the silence "i want us to try again. " Chinaza's breath caught in her throat "try what again? " "A family," he said his eyes filled with hope and regret "i know I have no right to ask but I want us to build something new no more pain just us happy chinaza looked away her fingers tightening around the railing i don't know if I'm ready Chinidu i still wake up at night hearing your mother's voice i still feel the pain of what she did how do I forget all that he reached for her hand you don't have to forget Chinaza i just want to create new memories with you ones that will remind you that you're loved that you're safe she pulled her hand away gently it's not that easy he nodded understanding the hesitation in her voice then I'll wait however long it takes just know that I will spend the rest of my life proving that I choose you always tears welled in Chinaza's eyes she wanted to believe him but trust was not something easily regained could she truly move past everything could she find it in her heart to open up again as the wind brushed against her skin she whispered "I need time.
" Chinidu squeezed her hand gently "take all the time you need my love i'm not going anywhere. " For the first time in a long while Chinaza felt something shift inside her a small but undeniable step toward healing chinaza sat in the living room flipping through a book but her mind was far away she had been in this new city for months now yet the memories of her past haunted her like a shadow the bruises had faded but the scars inside her were deep chinidu walked in and sat beside her you've been quiet all day talk to me Chinaza please she sighed closing the book i don't know how to move forward some days I feel like I'm healing other days the pain rushes back like a wave chinidu reached for her hand but hesitated i don't want to push you but I need to know how I can help she looked at him searching for answers in his eyes why didn't you see it Chinidu why did it have to get that bad before you believed me his shoulders dropped i was a fool i was blind to the truth because I didn't want to believe my own mother was capable of such cruelty but I see it now and I hate myself for not protecting you chinaza wiped away a tear i want to forgive you but I don't know how the pain is still here chinidu nodded then let's start from the beginning no pressure no expectations just two people trying to find their way back to each other she hesitated then gave a small nod okay but it has to be on my terms of course Chinaza however long it takes I just want you to be happy again for the first time in a long while Chinaza felt a tiny sliver of hope maybe just maybe there was a future for them after all chinaza woke up to the scent of fresh coffee and the soft hum of music playing in the background the morning light filtered through the curtains casting a warm glow in the room for a moment she allowed herself to enjoy the peace something she had not truly felt in a long time she stepped out of the bedroom and found Chinidu in the kitchen humming to himself as he prepared breakfast he turned when he heard her footsteps and smiled good morning i made you something she hesitated before sitting at the table you're spoiling me too much he chuckled placing a plate of toast and eggs in front of her not spoiling just making up for lost time she picked at her food her appetite still struggling to return fully chinidu sat across from her watching her carefully chinaza I've been thinking would you like to start therapy i know it might help she froze therapy yes I know you've been carrying a lot and you don't have to do it alone a professional might help you process everything chinaza lowered her gaze she had never considered therapy before in her mind healing was something she had to figure out on her own but could she truly move forward without help i I don't know i'll think about it chinidu reached for her hand that's all I ask no pressure just know I'll support whatever you decide for the first time in a while she felt seen truly seen maybe Chinidu was changing maybe things could get better she gave him a small smile thank you and for the first time in months she meant it chinaza sat on the balcony staring at the city skyline the air was crisp carrying a gentle breeze that brushed against her skin it had been weeks since Chinidu suggested therapy and the thought still lingered in her mind chinidu joined her carrying two cups of tea he handed her one and sat beside her you seem deep in thought she sighed wrapping her fingers around the warm cup i've decided i'll try therapy his eyes lit up really she nodded yes i don't want to carry this pain forever i need to heal not just for myself but for us chinidu reached for her hand i'm proud of you Chinaza i know it's not easy but I'll be here every step of the way she looked into his eyes searching for any trace of insincerity but all she saw was genuine care a part of her still hesitated to trust completely but maybe just maybe this was the start of something new a few days later she had her first session sitting in the therapist's office Chinaza felt nervous the woman across from her Drif you na gave her a warm smile take your time Chinaza this is your space she swallowed her heart pounding i don't even know where to begin doctor if you nodded start wherever feels right chinaza exhaled slowly it started when I married my husband and for the first time she let it all out when she left the office her chest felt lighter as if a small weight had been lifted chinidu was waiting for her outside "how do you feel? " She thought for a moment like "I just took the first real step toward healing.
" Chinidu smiled and took her hand then we keep going together for the first time in a long while she believed that maybe just maybe happiness was within reach chinaza woke up feeling strangely refreshed it had been years since she felt even a glimpse of peace she turned in bed and found Chinidu already awake staring at her "morning," he said softly she stretched still adjusting to the changes in their lives "morning how was your sleep? " "Better than usual. " A small smile played on his lips "good.
" For the past few weeks Chinidu had been making an effort he listened more showed concern and never dismissed her pain therapy had become a safe place for Chinaza a space where she could finally process everything slowly the nightmares lessened and the fear that gripped her heart started to loosen its hold as she got ready for the day her phone rang it was an unknown number she hesitated before answering hello Chinaza it's me Nm she froze nm was her childhood friend but they had lost contact over the years it's been so long how are you i should be asking you that i heard everything your in-laws the miscarriage the suffering chinaza why didn't you ever tell me her throat tightened i I didn't want to burden anyone burden chinaza you are not alone where are you i want to see you chinaza looked at Chinidu who was watching her curiously she hesitated i'm in the US what about you and Chem said "The US too. " Then Chinaza said "Then I'll send you the address. " Later that day when Chem arrived she embraced Chinaza tightly "my God you've been through so much.
" Chinaza forced a smile "i'm getting better. " NM pulled back and studied her and your husband is he treating you well now chinaza glanced at Chinidu who was in the kitchen his trying sighed i hope so because if he ever fails you again I won't stay silent for the first time in years Chinaza felt the warmth of true friendship and it gave her strength she didn't know she still had chinaza sat with Nm in the living room sipping the freshly brewed tea Chinidu had prepared before stepping out for a meeting seeing her old friend again after so many years felt like a missing piece of her life had been restored tell me everything how have you been chinaza asked setting her cup down nm exhaled deeply life has been a roller coaster my sister i run my own fashion business now but it wasn't easy i had to fight through betrayals disappointments and the usual struggles but nothing compares to what you went through chinaza smiled weakly i never imagined my life would turn out like this when I married Chinidu I thought I had found happiness but his family they made my life unbearable and he never believed me until recently kem's eyes darkened you should never have gone through that alone i still don't trust him Chinaza a man who allowed his family to treat you that way for years how are you sure he won't change back chinaza looked away biting her lip he's different now i see it in his actions he listens he apologizes and is trying but sometimes I still feel like a part of me is waiting for everything to fall apart again nm reached for her hand that's because trauma doesn't just disappear overnight healing takes time but don't ignore your instincts if he ever makes you feel unsafe again promise me you'll leave chinaza hesitated before nodding i promise just then the front door opened and Chinidu walked in his eyes lighting up when he saw them ah Nm it's been a long time nm forced a polite smile yes it has i hope you're treating my friend well now chinidu met her gaze with a serious expression i know I failed her before but I won't fail her again chinaza glanced between them sensing the unspoken challenge in their words she only hoped Chinidu truly meant what he said chinidu sat on the balcony later that night staring at the city lights as the weight of everything settled in his chest he had done a lot to make things right but was it enough would it ever be enough chinaza joined him wrapping a shawl around her shoulders you're deep in thought what's on your mind he sighed rubbing his hands together you us everything that happened she pulled a chair closer sitting beside him we can't change the past Chinidu but we can choose what we do with the future he turned to her searching her face do you still doubt me be honest she hesitated then nodded a little i won't lie to you i know you've changed and I appreciate everything you're doing but I can't pretend the past doesn't exist chinidu exhaled sharply i understand i just want to make up for every tear you shed every pain you endured i want you to trust me completely chinaza reached for his hand squeezing it gently trust is rebuilt with time not words keep being this man the man who listens who protects who values me that's how we heal he nodded tightening his grip around her fingers then I'll spend every day proving myself to you a comfortable silence settled between them before Chinaza whispered "I never stopped loving you i just stopped believing you loved me back.
