Grandma Sterling chuckled and let out a long, knowing "Oh" as she glanced playfully between Grace and Alexander.

Alexander remained silent, while Grace’s expression darkened.

She knew very well Alexander hadn’t intended to hold her at all.

Just then, her phone rang.

It was a call from Grandma Morrison.

Grace answered the call. "Nana."

On the other end of the call, Grandma Morrison mentioned that her aunt Sarah, ...