Summary

Chapter 23

Olanna and Richard agree that their encounter can never happen again and that they should do what they can to keep it from Kainene. Olanna moves back into the house with Odenigbo, which she does. She tells him about her encounter with Richard and it shocks Odenigbo to the point that he doesn't say goodbye when she leaves to go and back her bags to come back.

Olanna moves back in and the conversations between them are terse and polite. They discuss politics, and the weather, but then finally they break down and have an honest discussion. He apologizes to Olanna and she to him. He tells her that he ran into Richard in the street and told him never to come back to the house. Olanna says that she understands. They go to bed and have sex.

Amala has...