At that moment, upon hearing the words Cora had just said the confirmation Balissa wasn't hoping to hear her face fell. Disappointment crept in, quiet but sharp. She slowly shook her head, her eyes narrowing with disbelief. "So… Uncle Festus is actually coming?" she said, almost as if she didn't believe her own ears.
Immediately A tired scoff escaped her lips. "Just imagine that for a second. Wasn't he the same person who stood tall and proud, saying he would never, ever set foot in this country again? Saying he was done with all of us? Done with the drama? Done with the family?"
Malisa turned slightly, rubbing her fingers together as if trying to work out the confusion in her head. "So what's all this now? Why is he suddenly coming back? After all those bold words, after cutting ties and acting like he was better than everyone else… what changed?"
