Ezinne has known pain longer than she’s known peace. Raised in a home where love was scarce and survival was a daily battle, she learned early how to hide her scars—especially the ones no one could see.

A betrayal in her youth leaves her with a son and a shattered heart. Years later, trapped in a toxic marriage and haunted by memories that won’t fade, she finds herself at the edge of breaking… until an unexpected encounter lights something in her she thought was long dead: hope.

What follows is a journey through darkness and light, secrets and revelations, love and vengeance. Just when she begins to rebuild, ghosts from her past return—some seeking redemption, others with motives far more dangerous.

Her family holds truths that could change everything. A man she once trusted resurfaces with a claim that could tear her world apart. And through it all, Ezinne must decide who she is, what she’s willing to fight for, and what must be left behind.

This is not just a story of survival. It’s a story of awakening, of reclaiming power, and of a love so unshakable it defies even the deepest wounds.

The silence between them felt heavier than ever, the weight of the truth settling like a stone in their hearts. Ezinne's mind raced, the memories of Somto flooding back in a rush. She had thought she had escaped him, that the man who had once promised her everything had disappeared into the past. But now, here he was, a shadow from her history, threatening to destroy the fragile peace they had fought so hard to build.


Chinedu stood up abruptly, his hands gripping the edge of the table as if it were the only thing keeping him grounded. "I need to handle this, Ezinne. I'll protect you and Chibuikem, but you need to stay out of it. Do you understand?"


Ezinne shook her head, her heart pounding. "You don't get it, Chinedu. I have to be in it. Somto is my past, my history... and he's using it to destroy everything we've built. I won't stand by while he tries to ruin us again. I won't let him hurt you."


Chinedu's expression softened for a brief moment, but his resolve remained unchanged. "You don't understand, Ezinne. I've dealt with men like Somto before. He's dangerous, and I can't afford to lose you to him. I won't risk your safety."


Tears welled up in Ezinne's eyes, the intensity of the moment threatening to overwhelm her. She had fought for her peace, her life, her family, and now it was all on the line again. Her voice broke as she spoke, the raw emotion spilling out.


"I'm not going to lose you, Chinedu. I can't." Her words were soft, but they carried a depth of desperation that she hadn't realized was there until now.


Chinedu's gaze softened, but there was still an edge to his voice. "I'll do whatever it takes to protect us. But I need you to trust me, Ezinne. This is not something you can fight. It's too big."


Ezinne stood up, her hands trembling at her sides. "I don't know if I can trust anyone anymore, Chinedu. I trusted you, but now everything's a lie. Somto, this war... it's all too much. I can't stand by and wait for things to fall apart around me."


Chinedu stepped closer, his eyes searching hers. "Ezinne, I need you to trust me. You are everything to me, and I'll do anything to protect you, even if it means facing my past. But we have to face this together. I'm not asking you to


Chapter 27 - Scars in the Mirror.