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

Alex and his siblings were ecstatic with Anthony's recovery when his health improved greatly in the hospital. It was an outstanding day for Wayne's family. Every twist and turn had brought them closer together, with shared loving memories. 


As their father, Anthony,'s discharge date came closer, Alex and his siblings, Caleb and Unique, felt overwhelmed by the community's support and couldn't wait anymore to see him leaving the hospital. Their spirits have since left the hospital, returning them to their daily activities. 


Yet, as they hoped for Anthony's exit from the hospital, another instance of doubt occurred, crippling their anticipation of retiring home from the hospital any time soon. 


Chapter 19: "The Unexpected Strike"