In the quiet village of Obinagu, a woman gave birth to twin girls. But instead of joy, fear filled her heart. For reasons she never explained, she wrapped the newborns in an old cloth… and abandoned them by the roadside before anyone could see. That same morning, Mama Ifeoma, a widow known for her kindness, was returning from the stream when she heard soft cries. She followed the sound and found the two tiny babies struggling for life. Without hesitation, she gathered them into her arms. “My God… who would do this?” she whispered. She carried them home and raised them as her own children, naming them Adaobi and Adanma. --- GROWING UP The twins grew into beautiful young girls. They loved Mama Ifeoma deeply, believing she was their biological mother. They were: hardworking respectful obedient helpful in chores devoted to their foster mother But one of them — Adanma — had a troublesome streak. She was quick-tempered, outspoken, and never backed down from a challenge. Adaobi, however, was calm, gentle, and known for avoiding trouble. Despite their differences, the twins shared a strong bond… and they loved Mama Ifeoma unconditionally. --- THE FIGHT One afternoon, Mama Ifeoma sent Adanma on an errand to the village market. On her way back, she encountered one of the village girls — Nkechi, known for her loose mouth. At first, it was just a small disagreement. But it quickly escalated. Voices rose. Hands flew. Dust filled the air as the two girls fought bitterly in the open. When people separated them, Nkechi shouted the words that shattered Adanma’s heart: “No wonder you behave like this! You are a child of nobody! A child picked up from the gutter!” The whole road went silent. Adanma froze. The words sank into her like a knife. --- THE TRUTH REVEALED She ran home crying, her clothes dusty, her face bruised, her heart heavier than ever. When she burst into the living room, she found Mama Ifeoma and Adaobi sitting quietly. Through sobs, she narrated everything — the fight, the insult, and the painful words Nkechi had thrown at her. Mama Ifeoma’s face changed. Pain. Fear. Guilt. She held her chest as tears gathered in her eyes. Adaobi: “Mama, what is she talking about? Why would she say such a thing?” Mama Ifeoma looked at them for a long moment. Her lips trembled. Then she said the words she had kept hidden for years: “My daughters… I am not the woman who gave birth to you.” The twins froze. Adanma dropped to her knees, confused, angry, broken. Adaobi felt her heart tighten in shock. Mama Ifeoma explained everything — how she found them, how she raised them, and how she loved them as her own flesh and blood. The room was silent. The world felt different. Nothing felt familiar anymore. --- SUSPENSEFUL ENDING That night, the twins didn’t sleep. Adaobi stared at the ceiling, wondering who their real mother was… and why she abandoned them. Adanma sat outside alone, replaying Nkechi’s words and Mama Ifeoma’s confession. Their lives had changed in a single moment. And as the moon rose quietly over the village, a new question filled their hearts: Who were they really? And why were they thrown away