Abeni's days at the motherless babies' home were filled with laughter and friendships, but a quiet loneliness lingered within her. She was a bright child, curious and affectionate, and the caregivers loved her as if she were their own. They would often tell her that one day, a family would come to take her home, to give her the love she deserved. Every time a couple visited, Abeni would stand with hopeful eyes, clutching her worn teddy bear, praying that it would be her turn to leave.
As she watched other children go with their new families, Abeni began to ask questions. Why did her family leave her? Did they love her? The caregivers tried their best to offer comfort, but Abeni knew there were secrets buried deep within her story. Despite the unanswered questions, she held onto the hope that her forever family was out there, waiting to find her. On the night before her fifth birthday, Abeni made a wish—to belong, to be loved, and to be someone's daughter.