At just 24, Andra Summers finds herself navigating the joys and burdens of new motherhood while chasing the future she once dreamed of. With a four-year-old son, a distant father who floats between charm and absence, and no steady income, she leans heavily on the strength of her aging parents, her sisters’ sacrifices, and friends who step in where love falters.

When Kingsley's father, Parker—once a dreamer with political ambitions—proposes at their son’s six-month baby shower, Andra, overwhelmed by post-partum depression and unmet promises, rejects him publicly. What follows is a slow unraveling of illusions. Andra returns to school with Kingsley on her back and determination in her heart. But when money runs out, the pressure mounts. A missed salary payment. A broken promise. A loan her mother silently takes to protect her dignity.

As Parker's love continues to flicker in and out, Andra learns to depend on no one but herself. She hardens with grace—smiling politely at his new girlfriends while quietly chasing a better life for her son.

What She Carried is a heartfelt tale of resilience, silent sacrifices, and the quiet strength it takes to rise while the world expects you to beg. Andra doesn’t just carry a child—she carries generations of hope, pain, and the fierce will to never be a story of failure.

Kingsley's pre-school teacher sent home a note. It read:


> Kingsley told me today his daddy lives on the moon. He says you work very hard but look sad sometimes. Just know—you're doing amazing.


Andra kept that letter in her wallet. Every time she wanted to quit, she read it.


The words are thinning, because volume one is coming to an end , forgive me for that. I promise to take on amazing adventure in volume two , I am sure you will love it guys 😉.


And on that note  can someone guess what volume two will be about , the setting in which it will take place. love ya 🤟 guys.


Chapter 27 - The Letter