Her Mother

Fifteen-year-old Isabelle Seriake has always felt like a shadow in her own home, desperately seeking the warmth of her mother’s love that seems perpetually out of reach. She is constantly haunted by the feeling that she doesn’t quite measure up. Isabelle’s sole ambition is to win her mother’s affection, believing that if she can just prove herself worthy, their relationship will flourish.

But life takes an unexpected turn when her mum announces her engagement to Bryan Adegun, her charming boy best friend and not-so-secret crush. The arranged marriage is the only way out for Mr. Seriake, but for Isabelle, it feels like a double-edged sword. While she is thrilled at the prospect of being closer to Bryan, the news leaves her grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. This alliance thrusts her into the heart of the Adegun family, where the secrets of her mother’s past begin to unravel.

As Isabelle spends more time with Bryan and his family, she discovers that the Adeguns are not just a wealthy and influential family; they harbor shadows of their own. Curiosity piqued, Isabelle embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her mother’s history—a past that is intricately woven with the Adeguns. With each secret she unearths, Isabelle finds herself entangled in a web of mystery that leads her to question everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and family.