Ifi's happiness was short-lived. After giving birth to Isabella, a beautiful baby girl, the doctor delivered devastating news: Isabella had Sickle Cell Disease (SS). Ifi's AS genotype combined with her husband's AS genotype had resulted in this condition.
Overwhelmed, Ifi called her mother and sister-in-law for support. In a moment of despair, she regretted not terminating the pregnancy. Her sister-in-law reassured her, emphasizing that having a child with Sickle Cell Disease wasn't the end of the world.
Ifi waited for her husband to visit, but he was absent for two days. His disappearance added to her distress.
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Ifi reflected on her decision to return to her husband's house, realizing it had brought her immense hardship. Witnessing her mother being maltreated had a profound impact on Monica, her eldest child. Ifi feared for Monica's well-being and decided to send her to her elder sister's house when Monica was just five years old.
Now, with Isabella's health concerns and her husband's absence, Ifi found solace in knowing Monica was safe. Upon returning home with Isabella, she was greeted by her other children. Overjoyed to see their mother, they showered her with affection.
Ifi's concern shifted to her son, fearing he would grow up to emulate his father's behavior towards women. She decided to reach out to her eldest brother, seeking his help to take her son away from the toxic environment.
What would her brother's response be? Would he be able to help Ifi protect her children?