“I am really thankful to you, Mrs Adams, and grandma for accepting me and being so patient with me,” Leah said, her voice quivering with gratitude.

“Wait, What did you think we should have done? Throw you out to those lifeless mongers on the streets?... common boo…. Mariam added.

“You can stay with us as much as you want”....Grandma chimed in, her voice raspy but full of warmth.

“Yes, at least there's a room to occupy you and theres everything you would need here.” Mrs Adams added.

Mariam, standing nearby, looked at her family with immense gratitude. Though they were not as wealthy as Leah's family, they were rich ibn...