Chapter Forty

Ada’s POV

Ada woke up with a lingering anger towards Ike, the image of him and Mary lingering in her mind like an unwelcome guest. As she descended the stairs, she spotted Ike sitting on a chair in the sitting room. Her gaze met his briefly, but she chose to ignore him, proceeding to the kitchen without a word.

In the kitchen, Mrs. Okonkwo, the family cook, noticed Ada's troubled expression. "Mrs. Joy, my dear, what is bothering you? You don't seem like yourself today."

Ada sighed, her frustration evident. "It's Ike. I can't believe he allowed another woman to get so close. It's just unacceptable."

Mrs. Okonkwo, a woman of wisdom and experience, placed a comforting hand on Ada's shoulder. "Men can be foolish sometimes, my dear. But they also make mistakes. Give him a chance to explain himself."

Ada, however, was not ready to hear such advice. "I need to focus on something else right now. Let me help you with breakfast."

Mrs. Okonkwo smiled, appreciating Ada's attempt to divert he