Bella's sister is now substitute mum for Eusuf, Mariam

BATU PAHAT: The absence of Mira Sharmilah Samsusah (Bella) on Aidilfitri this year certainly had an impact on her two young children, Eusuf Abdul Fatah, five, and three-year-old Mariam.

Bella's sister, Norhisham, 37, said that sadness was clearly visible, especially on Eusuf's face, who was pensive and did not speak much, unlike at previous Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.