Her words were a deliberate provocation, meant to stir chaos in the young marriage. She hadn't expected the reactions to be so sharp.
"That's rich, coming from a homewrecker," Ifeoma muttered under her breath. The words drew a collective gasp.
"And that's a lie. I've been over Adaugo for years," Chibuzor said, his voice low but laced with irritation, his icy tone slicing through the tension.
"Enough from you!" Old Madam cut in, shooting a glare at Ndidi, who froze mid smile.
A heavy silence fell over the room. Everyone watched Olaedo intently, waiting for her reaction. They couldn't deny Chibuzor had once loved Adaugo, yet they feared how the truth would affect Olaedo.
Chibuzor's eyes flicked toward her, searching her face, hoping, almost desperately, for some sign, anything at all. A flinch, a frown, a twitch, anything to tell him she cared, that they were at least friends.
But to his disappointment, Olaedo didn't flinch. Not an inch.
