Cradle of Lies
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Last published Tue, Jun 17, 2025
Two women. One unforgettable night. A secret that could destroy everything.
When Aisha returns home to a lavish welcome after studying abroad, she's ready to step into the perfect life carved out for her by her powerful family. Meanwhile, Salma, a brilliant graduate from humble roots, celebrates quietly with her close-knit family in Kaduna.
But fate has other plans.
Their lives cross in the most unimaginable way-after childbirth, when their babies are switched by powerful forces trying to protect a dark secret.
Now, years later, truths unravel, loyalties are tested, and the past claws its way into the present.
How far will a mother go to fight for the children she never knew were hers?
Cradle of Lies is a gripping tale of betrayal, family, and the unbreakable bonds of motherhood.
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