My Stepmom Treated Me Like Slave Never Knew I'm Her Missing Biological Daughter REGINA DANIEL

A young woman expresses her desire to learn about her past, which her mother has always avoided discussing, claiming it holds only pain and sorrow. Despite her mother's reluctance, the daughter feels she needs to know more about herself as she comes of age. The family then travels to their village, which the daughter finds beautiful, questioning why her parents had kept them away. Her father, seemingly reluctant, makes a comment about being "nailed on the cross by the family" and needing to "be made up for all these years," hinting at underlying family issues. They are welcomed by relatives, including an uncle who jokes about his age and appearance. The uncle, referred to as "Brother," shares a memory about strong wine and beating a woman in Congo, which elicits laughter. Another relative, possibly a younger brother, arrives, and the uncle questions his whereabouts and attendance at a "lousy meeting." He dismisses the relative, stating he was in the middle of an important discussion and that the arriving relative "does nothing, achieving nothing." The conversation shifts to the children's aspirations. One child, in primary six, plans to be a lawyer, which the uncle jokingly interprets as a way to "make trouble everywhere" and defend him. Another child wants to be a doctor, prompting the uncle to quip about injections targeting his waist. The uncle expresses happiness at being blessed by the gods, contrasting it with rudeness and silliness. Later, a discussion between family members reveals tension. One person expresses concern about a "nightmare" related to a past discussion. It is revealed that "your brother has a problem with tradition," and that he is "Catholic." The speaker worries about stopping him and speaking to their father, believing the brother will not harm them. They mention the brother has been doing "all these in network" for them. The speaker's father returns home "very, very angry," vibrating with rage. He is upset because his elder brother has been making sacrifices to a deity on his behalf without his consent, despite the father being Christian. The father believes his brother has stopped doing this, but upon learning otherwise, he becomes furious, calling his brother "the devil." The father declares he will not be invited to "that rubbish" again and will never allow any deity or idol into his family, stating that they praise only the Almighty God. The father confronts his brother, cursing him and challenging him to go to his shrine, threatening to show him "why I am here in the domination." The brother, in turn, insults the father and his God. The father's wife expresses her discomfort and fear, having had a nightmare, and states she will not allow her husband to be lured into pagan worship. She feels the issue is serious, despite her husband's dismissive attitude. Later, a "Father" (presumably a priest) is brought into the situation. The father accuses his brother's wife, Beatrice, of killing his brother and demands she swear an oath. He refuses to let his children or the priest interfere, stating it is a family matter. The priest advises him to stay out of it for the sake of peace. The father threatens to tear his brother's wife "into pieces" if he doesn't leave his house. The Umuada of Ihiala, a group of women, arrive, insisting that Beatrice must take an oath according to custom and tradition to prove her innocence. They state she will drink from her late husband's bed. The father, however, expresses his belief that his daughter cheated and that he will "rush call your God." During the burial of the brother, a chaotic scene unfolds. The father confronts the Reverend Father Anayo, calling him and his congregation "idiots" and demanding they leave, stating they are not wanted. He claims his brother was a member of the Roman Catholic Church but he wants to bury him his own way. He accuses the priest of not knowing God. Alphonsus, the brother, challenges the priest in his own compound, threatening to show him "why I am God" if he doesn't leave. The elders try to intervene, but Alphonsus dismisses them, accusing them of being absent when "this prophet of evil came to this compound." He believes they have failed to tie the hands and legs of his late brother, and now they are trying to tie their "wedding clothes." He chases everyone away, screaming. The speaker has a recurring dream of danger and a premonition that a story "will not end." Later, it is revealed that Beatrice, the late brother's wife, is pregnant. This news shocks everyone, as her husband died two months ago, meaning she was pregnant before his death. The good news is that the baby is in good condition, and Beatrice needs care. The father, however, calls Beatrice a witch and blames her for the death of his brother and his children, claiming she used witchcraft. He declares she will remain "mad forever" and be tormented by the blood of the innocent. Reverend Father Peter tries to intervene, stating Beatrice is suffering from shock, but the father dismisses him, saying she must suffer for her sins. Adaku, the first daughter, approaches the priest, apologizing for her father's outburst and expressing care for Auntie Rebecca (Beatrice). She reveals that her father sent her to find Rebecca's whereabouts, implying he wants to eliminate her. Adaku admits her father is heartless but insists not all of them are evil. She then reveals that Rebecca is pregnant. The father confronts the priest, accusing him of impregnating Beatrice, his late brother's wife, while she was mad. He calls the priest a "mad man" and a "beast." Adaku, standing by the priest, is also called a beast and a mad man by her father. The father calls the police. Adaku later tells the priest that she overheard her father and his friend discussing the affair, confirming that Rebecca is indeed pregnant. The priest acknowledges the seriousness of the situation and advises Adaku to be careful and keep her eyes and ears open. Adaku mentions that her father has forbidden her from entering his house again because she chose to support Auntie Rebecca. The priest offers words of comfort and strength. Later, a conversation mentions that an uncle fed someone "with feces" and that the children are living with "Jim." A message is delivered that "The Lord said stop this and stop them from stealing destiny." The speaker expresses a willingness to die for what they believe in. The priest warns the speaker that the "things ahead will be very difficult and dangerous" because they are dealing with someone "dangerous and vicious and also a beast." He advises them to be careful and to visit their mother.