CHAPTER NINE
Adaku grew into a fine young woman. At fifteen, she already had her mother’s beauty and wonderful qualities. Since she was younger than Ikem’s children, she was the person that ran errands and performed all the chores in the house. Adaku was the one that does all the laundry, house cleaning and cooking. But then, she showed no sign of resentment or grudges as she does any of her tedious chores. Adaku’s beauty and good nature caused Urunma’s children to hate her. They also envied her for being the most intelligent among them.
Adaku was known for her intelligence when she was in primary school. She wrote and passed the entrance examination into Prime College, which was the most prestigious public school in Lagos. Due to her high scores in the exam, she was given full scholars
