Mrs. Hamilton's words rippled through the room like a stone disturbing a still pond. The room went quiet, and the people who had just been gossiping about Sophia's bracelet suddenly had sour looks on their faces. Even the murmurs around them came to a halt.

In the lounge, only the conversation between Mrs. Hamilton and William could be heard. William's attitude towards the elderly lady was nothing but respectful.

At last, William said, "Grandma Hamilton, I'm ...