According to family superstition, Gina Yashere was born to fulfill the dreams of her grandmother Patience. The powerful first wife of a wealthy businessman, Patience was poisoned by her jealous sister-wives and marked with a spot on her neck. From birth, Gina carried a similar birthmark a sign that she was her grandmothers chosen heir, and would fulfill Patiences dreams. Gina would learn to speak perfect English, live unfettered by men or children, work a mans job, and travel the world with a free spirit.
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