Her stepfather kicked her out when he found out she was pregnant—but he had no idea she carried a secret that could destroy him.
The afternoon sun scorched the peeling walls of the house as Leona stumbled barefoot onto the dusty road, her cheeks wet with tears. Her small hands clutched her swollen belly, trying to shield the life growing inside her from the rage that had just thrown her out.
The front door slammed behind her. She could still hear her stepfather’s voice echoing in her ears.
“You filthy girl! Get out of my house! You’ve disgraced everything!”
He hadn’t let her speak. Hadn’t asked how. Hadn’t even looked at her. His anger had drowned out the truth.
At just 14 years old, Leona now stood in the dirt with nothing but a worn cotton dress, no shoes, and a small bag slung over her shoulder. The baby inside her kicked gently, unaware of the storm outside.But she didn’t scream. This wasn’t the…..Read Full Story Here…………………
