When tragedy struck the Silva-Whyte family, Mai Sisi found herself caught between grief and survival. On the day of her husband Erasmus’s coronation, he was involved in a fatal accident. Moments before his death, she discovered that he had emptied all their bank accounts — leaving her bankrupt and desperate.

Erasmus’s death gets covered up – Mother of the Brides

Determined to protect her family’s reputation and hold on to the legacy they’d built, Mai Sisi made a risky choice. She bribed a doctor to keep Erasmus’s body at the hospital and maintain the illusion that he was still alive. To the world, the Silva-Whytes appeared as powerful as ever, but behind closed doors, everything was falling apart.

Athena discovers the truth – Mother of the Brides

Athena uncovers the truth

Erasmus’s sister, Athena, soon began to suspect that something was amiss. During an unplanned visit to the hospital, she spotted a cleaner wearing her brother’s watch. Her instincts kicked in — and after forcing the cleaner to take her to Erasmus, Athena was horrified to find his lifeless body. Furious, she confronted Mai Sisi at the Silva-Whyte mansion, exposing the secret in front of the entire family. The revelation shattered her daughters, who had no idea their father had passed.

Mai Sisi faces the council

The extended Silva-Whyte family felt betrayed. Convinced that Mai Sisi had something to do with Erasmus’s death, they accused her of murder. Even Ebitare, the daughter who wasn’t biologically hers, testified against her. As punishment, Mai Sisi was sentenced to a brutal mourning ritual. For seven days, she was locked away — unable to eat, bathe, or sleep — with her head shaved and her freedom stripped away. If she survived, she would be declared innocent. If not, her guilt would be confirmed, and she would die.

Mai Sisi meets Solape – Mother of the Brides

An unexpected twist

While in mourning, Mai Sisi received shocking news from Erasmus’s lawyer — her late husband hadn’t been alone in the car during the accident. A woman named Solape had survived and was lying in a coma. Unable to contain her curiosity, Mai Sisi snuck out to visit her. But nothing could have prepared her for what came next. Solape is pregnant! Could the child belong to Erasmus?

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