Her Mother's Rejection
A Clash of Past and Present
The day after the engagement, Luciano felt a mix of anticipation and anxiety as he prepared to meet his future mother-in-law. He had been eager to make a good impression but felt a tinge of guilt for not having been introduced to her sooner. Rosalina had, for years, refused to let him meet her mother, Eliza, a decision that had puzzled him but was evidently tied to past grievances.
Rosalina and her mother had recently moved to a more comfortable apartment on the outskirts of London. Excitedly, Rosalina shared the news of her engagement with Eliza and invited Luciano to a traditional Liberian-Ghanaian dinner. This gesture was a significant step, symbolizing her commitment to Luciano and her desire to bridge the gap between their families.