Anthony Wayne suffered tremendous difficulties in the rural heartland after losing his loving wife to childbirth, leaving him to raise their three children—Alex, Caleb, and Unique—in extreme poverty. Anthony worked diligently on their small farm, his dreams hidden by the harrowing realities of subsistence living.

Tragedy came again when Anthony died of a heart attack, leaving Alex, the eldest, to provide. Regardless of their terrible circumstances, Alex shoulders the load, working tirelessly to feed and educate his siblings. With constant willpower, he pushed them through hardship ensuring Caleb and Unique got back to school.

Alex's persistence paid off as he achieved success academically, eventually graduating with outstanding results and getting into agriculture. His entrepreneurial energy flourished, transforming his modest farm into an income-generating enterprise. As wealth came to light, Alex married Vivian and had two boys, William and Bruce.

The Waynes' wealth soared. Caleb established himself as an outstanding civil engineer, while Unique broke new ground in agricultural science. Together, they improve their community, their rise from poverty to fame establishing patience and the power of commitment.



The unseen scars of Alex Wayne

He was worried about his dad, but could do nothing than to summon courage and to take charge of the situation with understanding. Alex was stressed out since he received the call to get back home to check on his father Anthony. It was really tough for him but as the first born with siblings behind, he needs to be up and doing to secure a better life for himself and his siblings. 


As the weight of responsibility hanging on his shoulders, Alex believed that time counts. He needed to find a way to secure the funds to cover his father's medical expenses, and he needed to be fast about it. 


While leaving the hospital, Alex moved out onto the bustling city streets, his mind filled with a multitude of possibilities. He pulled out his phone, his fingers flying over the screen as he dialed one number after the other, desperately seeking help from his friends and family. 


Chapter 17: "Frantic Quest for Funds"