The next evening, Jackson took a bath, changed into clean clothes, and went with Sophia to his fourth uncle’s house.

The wedding was for Jackson’s distant cousin’s son. According to village custom, the groom would marry the next day, and tonight, they were hosting close relatives for a meal.

The men sat at one table drinking, while the women sat at another, eating and chatting.

At this point, Fourth Aunt came over to the women’s table, holding a ...