Her Husband’s Family Wanted Her Dead—But She Outsmarted Them All!

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00:00Abeni had always dreamed of a loving marriage, a home filled with laughter and a future where

00:06she and her husband stood by each other through everything. When she married Jabari, a wealthy

00:11and well-respected man in the village of Zundara, she believed she had found exactly that.

00:17He was charming, gentle and promised her a life of happiness. The wedding was grand,

00:23with music, dancing and the blessings of the entire village. Abeni felt like the

00:28luckiest woman alive, but happiness can be deceiving. The moment she stepped into Jabari's family home,

00:35she felt something was off. The warmth she had expected was nowhere to be found.

00:39His mother, Mama Kintu, barely looked at her. When she finally did, it was with eyes full of coldness,

00:46as if she were staring at an unwelcome guest rather than a new daughter-in-law.

00:51The other women in the household whispered behind Abeni's back, their laughter stopping

00:55whenever she entered a room. The servants avoided her gaze, moving quickly, as if afraid to be seen

01:01talking to her. At first, Abeni tried to brush it off. Maybe they just needed time to accept her.

01:07Maybe she had to prove herself as a good wife and daughter-in-law. She worked hard, waking up early

01:12to help in the kitchen, showing respect to the elders and making sure to always smile, even when the

01:18weight of their judgement felt unbearable. But no matter what she did, nothing changed. Then came the

01:24rumours. She overheard them late at night, when they thought she was asleep.

01:28She's a curse, Mama Kintu hissed. She will bring ruin to this family. Abeni's heart pounded.

01:35What had she done to deserve such hatred? She had married the man she loved. Was that such a crime?

01:41Jabari, the man who had promised to stand by her, acted as if he saw nothing. Whenever she tried to

01:46talk to him about it, he would laugh, kiss her forehead, and tell her she was imagining things.

01:51My family just needs time. Don't overthink, my love. But the way his mother's eyes burned with

01:57hatred, the way his sister smirked whenever Abeni struggled, told her that time wouldn't change

02:02anything. Deep in her heart, a seed of fear took root. She wasn't just unwelcome here. She was in

02:08danger. At first, Abeni thought she was just imagining things. Maybe she was being too sensitive,

02:13reading too much into the cold looks and whispered conversations. But then, strange things started

02:19happening, things she couldn't ignore. One morning, she woke up feeling sick,

02:23her stomach twisting in knots. The night before, she had eaten the food Mama Kintu had given her,

02:29a bowl of stew that had tasted slightly off, but nothing too alarming. Now, a deep nausea sat in her

02:36gut, and her head spun every time she moved. When she mentioned it to one of the servants, the woman

02:42froze for a second before quickly looking away. That was the first time Abeni felt real fear. Then came the

02:48other signs. She would leave her room perfectly neat, but when she returned, her belongings were

02:53scattered, her clothes thrown on the floor, her jewellery missing. Once, she found a deep scratch

02:59on the wooden frame of her mirror, as if someone had taken a knife to it. At night, she often felt

03:04like someone was watching her. Sometimes, she heard the wooden floors creak outside her door,

03:10the soft shuffle of footsteps that disappeared the moment she got up to check. One evening, as she

03:15walked past the courtyard, she overheard her sister-in-law, Nia, whispering to one of the

03:19other women. She won't last long here. She'll be gone soon. Abeni's blood ran cold. Gone. What did

03:25that mean? Were they trying to scare her? Or was it something worse? She rushed to Jabari that night,

03:31her heart pounding in her chest. He was sitting in their bedroom, reading, looking as calm and relaxed

03:38as always. For a moment, she hesitated. Maybe he would finally listen. Maybe he would see what was

03:43happening. She sat down beside him, her voice shaking. Jabari, something is wrong. My food is

03:49being messed with. My things are being moved. And Nia, she said I won't last long here. He sighed,

03:55putting his book down. Abeni, you're overthinking. My family just needs time to accept you. That's all.

04:02No, Jabari. Listen to me. Enough. His tone was firmer now. You're being paranoid. My family

04:08wouldn't hurt you. Abeni felt something crack inside her. How could he not see? How could he not

04:13feel the danger that surrounded her every second? She wanted to believe him. She wanted to think that

04:18she was just stressed. That things would get better. But deep down, she knew the truth. She was not safe

04:25here. That evening, the air in the house felt heavier than usual. Abeni sat quietly at the dining table,

04:31her hands resting on her lap as the servants brought out food. She wasn't hungry. In fact,

04:37she felt sick with unease. The look she had been getting from Mama Kintu and Nia all day had been

04:43different. Sharper. Colder. It was as if they were waiting for something. Then, Mama Kintu did something

04:50she had never done before. She stood up, took a bowl of steaming hot soup from the tray, and walked over

04:56to Abeni herself. You must be tired, my daughter, she said, her voice unusually sweet. Here, I made

05:03this especially for you. It will make you strong. Abeni's stomach twisted. Mama Kintu had never

05:09served her before. Never cared if she ate or not. And now she was smiling, insisting she eat every

05:14last spoonful. The moment the bowl was placed in front of her, a strange smell hit her nose. It was

05:20subtle but unmistakable. Bitter. Sharp. Wrong. Her hands trembled slightly as she picked up the spoon,

05:27her heart pounding so hard she thought they would hear it. She glanced up and saw Nia watching her.

05:32Her lips curled into the faintest smirk. Abeni forced a small smile and lifted the spoon to her

05:37lips. But at the last second she hesitated. Every instinct in her body screamed, don't eat it. She had

05:44to think fast. She looked around the table, then turned slightly toward Nia. Oh sister, she said,

05:51keeping her voice light. You must be so tired after today's work. Here, have some of mine. It's

05:57delicious. Before Nia could react, Abeni smoothly pushed her bowl toward her and pulled Nia's closer

06:03in return. The exchange was so natural, so quick, that no one questioned it. Nia blinked, then scoffed.

06:09You're too kind, she muttered, lifting the spoon and taking a large sip. The room was silent. For

06:15a few moments, nothing happened. Abeni held her breath, watching, waiting. Then, suddenly, Nia's

06:22eyes widened. She clutched her throat, her breathing turning ragged. Her spoon clattered to the floor as

06:27she gasped, her body shaking violently. She tried to speak, but only a strangled cry came out. Then,

06:34with one final desperate gasp, she collapsed onto the floor. The room erupted into chaos.

06:40Mama Kintu shot up from her seat, screaming Nia's name. The servants rushed forward, panic filling

06:46their faces. Jabari jumped from his chair, grabbing his sister and shaking her. Abeni sat frozen,

06:52her heart hammering in her chest. She knew. She knew. That bowl had been meant for her. She looked up and

06:59met Mama Kintu's eyes. For the first time, there was no pretense. No fake warmth. There was only raw,

07:06burning hatred. Abeni swallowed hard. They had tried to kill her. And now, they knew she knew.

07:12This wasn't just a house filled with people who hated her. This was a battlefield. And if she wanted

07:17to survive, she had to be smarter than all of them. The next morning, the house was unusually quiet.

07:23The only sound was the occasional shuffle of servants' feet, and the muffled whispers between family

07:28members. Nia had survived, but barely. She was still weak, unable to speak properly. And Mama Kintu

07:34had ordered everyone to act as if nothing had happened. Abeni sat at the breakfast table,

07:39her hands folded neatly in her lap, waiting. She knew it was coming. The apology. The lie.

07:45Mama Kintu finally sighed and turned to her, forcing a weak smile. My child, what happened last

07:51night was a terrible mistake. The cook must have used the wrong herbs. Abeni looked up, pretending to be

07:57surprised. Oh, I see. I was so worried. She let her voice shake just a little, just enough to make

08:03them believe she was still scared. I thought someone had done it on purpose. Mama Kintu let out a sharp

08:08laugh. Oh, Abeni, don't be silly. We are family. Who would ever want to harm you? Abeni lowered her

08:15gaze, as if ashamed for even thinking such a thing. She nodded quickly. You're right, Mama. I must have been

08:20overthinking. I'm sorry. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Jabari watching her, his expression

08:26unreadable. He had barely spoken since last night, but he wasn't defending her either. He was just

08:32there, silent. Near, still weak, shot Abeni a look filled with pure hatred. Abeni held back a smile.

08:39Let them think I believe them. Let them think I am weak. For the next few days, Abeni played her role

08:46perfectly. She acted grateful, obedient. She made sure to smile more, to be softer, to nod quickly

08:52whenever Mama Kintu spoke. She helped in the kitchen, complimented the food, and even took a bowl of soup

08:58from Mama Kintu's hands without hesitation, though she never actually drank it. At night, when she was

09:03alone, she let her real emotions surface. Her hands trembled, not from fear, but from anger. They had tried

09:10to kill her. They had looked her in the eye and fed her lies, expecting her to believe them. She

09:16wouldn't just sit back and wait for them to try again. She needed to know why. Why did they hate

09:21her so much? Why were they so desperate to get rid of her? So she began listening, watching. She moved

09:27carefully through the house, pretending to be lost in her own thoughts, but her ears caught every

09:32whispered conversation. She saw the way the servants avoided her gaze, the way they tensed when Mama Kintu

09:38entered the room. She noticed how Jabari barely touched her anymore, how he would disappear for

09:43hours without explanation. Then, one night, she overheard something that made her blood turn cold.

09:49She had been walking past Mama Kintu's room when she heard her whispering in a low, urgent voice.

09:54She needs to be gone before the next full moon. Abeni froze. The next full moon was only a few weeks

10:00away. Her heart pounded as she leaned in closer, her breath shallow. Jabari needs to marry the girl from

10:06the Kondo family, Mama Kintu continued. It has to happen. We cannot afford to waste more time.

10:12Abeni clenched her fists. So that was it. They wanted her dead, so Jabari could remarry. This

10:19wasn't just about hatred. This was about power. She backed away from the door slowly, careful not to

10:25make a sound. Her pulse raced, but her mind was clear. They thought she was weak. They thought she

10:30was naïve. They were wrong. Abeni wasn't going to sit and wait for her fate. She was going to destroy

10:36them first. Abeni had always known something was wrong. The hatred, the cold stares, the poisoned meal.

10:42None of it was random. But now, she finally understood why. They weren't just trying to scare her.

10:49They weren't just hoping she would leave. They wanted her dead. And the worst part? Jabari knew.

10:55She had been careful these past few days, pretending to believe Mama Kintu's lies,

11:00acting like an obedient wife who was too naïve to see the truth. But in secret, she had been listening,

11:06watching, waiting for them to slip. And tonight, they finally did. It was late. The house was quiet,

11:12except for the occasional crackling of the fire in the main hall. Abeni had been unable to sleep,

11:18her heart heavy with suspicion. So she had done what she always did. She walked carefully through the

11:23house, blending into the shadows, listening for anything useful. She was about to return to her

11:28room when she heard voices coming from behind Mama Kintu's door. It has to be done before the next

11:33full moon. Abeni froze, her breath caught in her throat. We cannot wait any longer, Kintu,

11:38a deep voice said. It was Baba Jengo, Jabari's uncle, a man respected by the entire village. If we delay,

11:45the Kondo family will change their minds. They need a new wife for their son. If Jabari does not marry their

11:51daughter, we will lose everything. Abeni's fingers tightened around the wooden frame of the door.

11:56A new wife. They wanted Jabari to marry someone else. Someone from a powerful family.

12:01Then it is settled, Mama Kintu said, her voice filled with cold determination. She must die before

12:07the full moon. No more mistakes. Abeni felt the air leave her lungs. She had always hoped, deep down,

12:14that maybe Jabari was different. That maybe he was just blind to his family's cruelty. But now she knew

12:19the truth. He wasn't just silent. He was part of it. She stepped back carefully, forcing herself to

12:25stay calm. Her heart pounded. Her hands trembled. But her mind was clear. They had set a deadline.

12:32She had less than a month to live. Less than a month to outsmart them. Less than a month to survive.

12:38As she slipped back to her room, she felt something inside her change. Fear had kept her frozen for too

12:44long. But not anymore. She wouldn't wait for them to decide when and how she would die. She would

12:50strike first. Abeni knew she had to act fast. She had less than a month before they tried to kill her.

12:56Running away wasn't an option. Not yet. If she left without proof, they would hunt her down. And no one

13:03in the village would believe her story. She needed time. She needed a plan. So she did something they

13:08never expected. She became weak. One morning, as she stood up from bed, she swayed slightly and

13:14grabbed the edge of the table for support. A servant passing by gasped. Are you all right,

13:19my lady? Abeni forced a tired smile, just feeling a little dizzy. By noon, she was walking slower.

13:27By evening, she was coughing into her hands, holding her stomach as if in pain. She made sure to eat less,

13:33to sigh more, to look pale and exhausted. She let them see her struggle. Mama Kintu was the first to

13:39notice. Abeni could see the suspicion in her eyes, but she didn't say anything. Not yet. Then, one

13:44night, Mama Kintu entered Abeni's room with a bowl of thick, dark liquid. She placed it on the table

13:50beside Abeni's bed and smiled. Drink this, my dear. It will make you better. Abeni looked at the bowl,

13:56her stomach turning. She already knew what was inside. It wasn't medicine. She picked it up slowly,

14:02keeping her expression blank. Thank you, Mama. She whispered, pretending to be too weak to speak

14:07louder. She lifted the bowl to her lips, letting the bitter smell fill her nose. Then, just as the

14:14liquid touched her mouth, she stopped and coughed harshly. A deep, painful sound. The spoon slipped

14:19from her fingers, clattering onto the floor. Oh no, she gasped weakly. I… I can't… I'm too sick to drink.

14:27Mama Kintu's eyes narrowed, but she forced a smile. Don't worry, child. You can try again

14:31tomorrow. As soon as Mama Kintu left, Abeni rushed to the window and poured the medicine

14:36into the soil outside. She watched the ground carefully. Within seconds, the leaves near the

14:41liquid started curling and turning black. Poison. They were trying to kill her slowly. Abeni clenched

14:48her fists. They think I'm a fool. Let them. For the next week, she continued the act. She let them

14:54believe she was growing weaker, barely able to get out of bed. Each night, she dumped the poison

14:59outside, watching as even the smallest drops destroyed anything they touched. And while they

15:04thought she was too sick to move, she was planning. Late at night, when the house was quiet, she

15:10searched. She checked Mama Kintu's room when the old woman was asleep, found hidden letters from the

15:15Kondo family discussing the new marriage. She listened outside Jabari's door, hearing him talk

15:20about his new future. Every day, she gathered proof. Every night, she grew stronger. And as the full moon

15:27drew closer, Abeni knew one thing for sure. She wasn't going to die. They were. Abeni had held

15:33on to hope for as long as she could. Even after everything, a part of her still wanted to believe

15:38that Jabari was different. That maybe, just maybe, he was just blind to his family's cruelty. That he

15:44wasn't like them. But that night, all hope shattered. She had been careful, moving silently through the

15:50house, her bare feet making no sound against the cold floor. The walls were thin, and she had learned that

15:56the best secrets were whispered in the dark. She didn't expect to hear his voice. Once she's gone,

16:01everything will be ours. Abeni froze. The words hit her like a knife to the chest.

16:06You must be patient, my son. Mama Kintu's voice followed, calm and cold. The poison is slow,

16:12but by the full moon, she will be too weak to fight back. Then, we finish it. Jabari let out a small laugh.

16:20I just don't want any more mistakes. That girl is smarter than she looks. She is a fool. Mama Kintu

16:26scoffed. Look at her. Barely able to stand. She truly believes she is dying. Abeni's hands clenched

16:32into fists. They think I'm weak. They think I don't know. But nothing hurt more than Jabari.

16:38The man she had once loved. The man she had given her heart to. The man she had trusted. Even when the

16:44rest of the world warned her. He wanted her dead. He wasn't trapped. He wasn't silent because he was

16:50powerless. He was waiting. Waiting for her to disappear. Abeni swallowed the lump in her throat.

16:55The pain was there. Burning. But she refused to let it break her. She forced herself to take slow,

17:01quiet breaths. Pushed back the tears that threatened to fall. She had cried enough. She had been afraid

17:06enough. No more. Abeni turned and walked back to her room. Her heart pounding. Not with fear,

17:12but with fury. They think I am dying. They think I am weak. Let them. Because by the next full moon,

17:19it wouldn't be her life that ended. It would be theirs. Abeni refused to waste another moment

17:24grieving the love she had lost. Jabari was dead to her now. Just like his mother. Just like his entire

17:30wicked family. They wanted her gone. They thought she was weak. They had no idea what was coming.

17:35That night, while the house slept, Abeni sat by the dim glow of a candle, her hands steady as she wrote.

17:42Honourable Chief, I write to you not just as a wife betrayed, but as a woman fighting for her life.

17:48Every word she wrote carried her fury, her pain, and her unwavering will to survive.

17:53She detailed how Mama Kintu and Jabari had plotted her murder. How they had been slowly poisoning her.

17:58How they planned to have Jabari marry into the Kondo family for power. But she knew that wasn't enough.

18:03The Chief wouldn't act on personal betrayal alone. He needed a reason that shook the entire village.

18:09And so, Abeni crafted a second lie. A powerful, dangerous lie. She wrote of secret conversations

18:15she had overheard. How Mama Kintu and Baba Jengo spoke of rising above the king. Of aligning with

18:20outsiders to gain control of Zundara. Treason. The one crime no family, no matter how powerful,

18:27could escape. She folded the letter carefully, sealed it, and hid it beneath her robe. Before dawn,

18:33she would slip it to the Chief's most trusted guard. But she wasn't done yet. The letter was her weapon,

18:39but she needed a shield. So she created proof. In the storeroom, she placed torn scraps of fabric

18:45with symbols that only enemies of the king used. In Baba Jengo's chest, she hid an old scroll marked

18:52with the seal of the king's rival. In Mama Kintu's room, she tucked away a pouch filled with gold coins.

18:58Coins that bore the mark of a foreign kingdom. Each piece carefully placed. Each lie perfectly crafted.

19:04By morning, the house was still filled with whispers of her failing health. Mama Kintu smiled at her with

19:11fake concern. Jabari barely glanced at her. They were already celebrating her slow death. But Abeni,

19:17she was counting the hours. Because while they plotted her murder, they had no idea. She had already

19:23killed them. The night was heavy with silence. The air felt thick, almost suffocating, as Abeni lay on

19:30her mat, pretending to be weak, pretending to be unaware. But inside, her heart pounded with quiet

19:36rage. She could feel it. Tonight was the night. Outside her door, she heard the soft shuffle of feet,

19:44the quiet murmurs, the careful movements. They were coming. She forced herself to tremble,

19:50to breathe shallowly like a dying woman. She wanted them to believe they had won. The door creaked open.

19:56A shadow moved inside. Then another. The flickering torchlight revealed Mama Kintu's sharp eyes,

20:02Jabari's tense face, and Baba Jengo's towering figure. They stood over her like vultures circling

20:08a dying animal. It's time, Mama Kintu whispered. Abeni let out a weak breath, her eyelids fluttering,

20:14as if she barely had the strength to stay awake. Jabari crouched beside her. His hand reached for

20:20her neck, slow and deliberate, as if he wanted to feel the last bit of life slip from her. Abeni held

20:26still. She waited. Then, a shout. A loud, commanding voice split through the night.

20:32Stop! The room exploded with movement. Torches lit up the dark hallways. Heavy footsteps stormed in.

20:39The village guards. Mama Kintu gasped, stepping back in shock. Jabari's hand froze inches from

20:45Abeni's throat. Baba Jengo turned sharply, but it was too late. The guards had seen everything.

20:50Abeni sat up, her weakness gone in an instant. She looked Jabari in the eyes, and for the first time,

20:57she saw it. Fear. What is this? Mama Kintu shrieked, but her voice wavered. The chief's strongest

21:03warrior stepped forward, holding up the letter Abeni had written. His voice was cold, merciless.

21:09Abeni, wife of Jabari, has accused this family of treason against the king.

21:14Gasps filled the house, as more villagers, drawn by the noise, gathered outside. Whispers spread like

21:20fire. Treason, someone muttered. They plotted against the king. Abeni slowly stood, her gaze never

21:27leaving Jabari's. Not just treason, she said, her voice steady. They tried to kill me. The crowd

21:33outside roared with disbelief. A guard stepped forward, throwing the fake evidence Abeni had

21:38planted onto the floor. The gold coins. The secret scroll. The enemy's symbols. Mama Kintu turned pale.

21:45Baba Jengo stammered. This… this is a lie. But the village chief had arrived now,

21:51his face dark with fury. A lie? He echoed. Then why did we catch you in the act of murder?

21:58Jabari took a step back, his mouth opening and closing like a man drowning in his own lies.

22:03Abeni tilted her head, a small, cold smile forming. You said once I was gone. Everything would be yours,

22:09Jabari. She took a slow step toward him. Tell me. What do you have now? Nothing. Jabari had nothing.

22:16The guards grabbed them one by one. Mama Kintu screaming. Baba Jengo cursing. Jabari standing

22:22frozen, his face pale as death. The village chief turned to Abeni. His eyes, once filled with doubt,

22:29now held something else. Respect. You were wise, child, he said. You saved yourself and the village

22:35from traitors. Abeni didn't respond. She only watched as the family who had once plotted her

22:40death was dragged away, their screams echoing in the night. And for the first time in months,

22:46she breathed freely. She had won. The entire village gathered in the central square.

22:51Torches burned brightly, casting long shadows over the faces of the people. The air was thick

22:56with tension, the weight of long-buried secrets about to be revealed. Abeni stood at the front,

23:02her heart steady, her hands no longer trembling. She had survived the worst. Now it was time for justice.

23:08The village elders sat in a circle, their faces stern as they listened to the charges against Jabari's

23:14family. One by one, the guards presented the evidence. The poisoned food, the planted scrolls,

23:20the gold coins, the whispers of treason. But then came the true horror. Other villagers began to speak

23:25up. A woman stepped forward, her voice shaking. Mama Kintu accused my mother of witchcraft years ago.

23:31She was innocent, but they drove her out. Another man clenched his fists. Baba Jengo took land that did

23:37not belong to him. He forced my father into debt until we had nothing left. Then a tearful voice.

23:43Nia's old maid. They beat me when I was just a girl. They called me worthless. Treated me like dirt.

23:49No one believed me then. More voices rose. More stories spilled. Years of cruelty. Years of suffering.

23:56Mama Kintu and her family had ruled through fear. But now, that fear had turned against them. Jabari sat

24:02frozen, sweat dripping down his face. Nia sobbed, clutching at her robe. But Mama Kintu. She still

24:09held her head high, her sharp eyes scanning the crowd like a trapped animal searching for escape.

24:14There was none. The chief finally spoke, his voice loud and clear. You have brought shame upon Zundara.

24:21You are no longer welcome here. The punishment was final. Banishment. Gasps rippled through the crowd.

24:27No punishment was worse than this. Being cast out. Stripped of everything. Forced to wander with no

24:33home. No protection. Jabari's face twisted in disbelief. No. No, please. He turned to Abeni,

24:40his voice desperate. You love me. Tell them. Tell them you forgive me. Abeni met his gaze,

24:46and for a moment, she saw what she had once loved. The man who had held her hand on their wedding day.

24:52The man she had trusted. But that man never existed. I love the man I thought you were,

24:56she said softly. But that man is dead. Jabari's shoulders sank. He had nothing left. The guards

25:02dragged them away, their cries lost in the noise of the crowd. The gates of Zundara opened,

25:07and one by one they were forced out. Mama Kintu was the last to leave. She turned back,

25:12her eyes burning with hatred, as she stared at Abeni. This is not over, she hissed. You will regret this.

25:18But Abeni didn't flinch. She only lifted her chin, and met Mama Kintu's gaze with quiet strength.

25:24No, she said. I will finally live. The gates slammed shut. The village cheered. And Abeni?

25:30She had won. She was free. The sun rose over Zundara, brighter than Abeni had ever seen before.

25:38The air felt different, lighter, freer. The fear that once clung to her like a shadow was gone.

25:44For the first time in months, she woke up without looking over her shoulder. No whispers in the dark.

25:49No poisoned food. No silent threats. She was safe. The village chief called for a gathering.

25:55People filled the square. Their eyes no longer filled with doubt when they looked at her.

26:00Instead, there was admiration, respect. Then, the royal guards arrived. A hush fell over

26:05the crowd as a messenger from the king stepped forward. His voice was deep and commanding.

26:10Abeni, wife of Jabari, your bravery has reached the king's ears. You exposed traitors, saved yourself,

26:17and protected this village. The king offers you his protection and a place among his people.

26:22Gasps rippled through the crowd. The king himself had acknowledged her. It was an honor beyond

26:27imagination. Jabari, who had been silent, suddenly stepped forward. His face was pale, his eyes desperate.

26:34Abeni, please. His voice cracked. I was blind. I was weak. But I loved you. I still love you.

26:41He fell to his knees in front of her, gripping the hem of her dress. The same man who had once

26:46plotted her death now begged for her mercy. Abeni looked down at him. This was the moment she had

26:51once dreamed of. The moment he would finally realize her worth. But now, standing there,

26:56she felt nothing. Love, she whispered. If you loved me, you wouldn't have watched them try to kill me.

27:02You wouldn't have let me suffer. Tears filled Jabari's eyes. I was weak, and I am strong, she said.

27:09That's why I survived. That's why I'm leaving you behind. She turned away from him. She would not

27:14waste another second on a man who had betrayed her. The village chief stepped forward, smiling warmly.

27:20You are not just Jabari's wife, Abeni. You are a woman of Zundara. And today, you have earned your

27:26own name. The villagers cheered. Women clapped, their eyes shining with pride. Men bowed their heads

27:33in respect. Abeni was no longer just a wife, a victim. A woman trapped in someone else's story.

27:39She was free, and she would write her own future. Abeni's story spread like wildfire. From village to

27:45village, people whispered her name with awe. The woman who outsmarted death. The woman

27:50who stood against an entire family and won. Mothers told their daughters about her courage.

27:56Be like Abeni. Never let fear break you. Wives, who once suffered in silence,

28:01found new strength in her name. Men who thought power came only from wealth and force,

28:05now saw a different kind of power. The kind that came from a sharp mind and an unbreakable spirit.

28:10Even the king spoke of her, telling his people, Abeni is proof that justice will always find those who

28:16try to bury the truth. As for Abeni, she did not seek revenge. She did not

28:20waste her days thinking about the past. She lived fully, freely. She walked through Zundara with

28:26her head high. No longer the woman who once trembled in fear. One day, an old woman stopped

28:32her in the market. She took Abeni's hands, her eyes filled with tears. Because of you,

28:37my daughter left a cruel husband. Because of you, she chose to live. Abeni smiled. She had once been a

28:44woman fighting for her own survival. Now, she was a symbol of something greater. She had proved to the

28:49world. A clever mind is stronger than any sword, and karma never forgets.

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