Alexander responded with a simple, "Mm."

Grace stepped out of the water, put on her bathrobe, and left. As she was walking away, she noticed that Alexander had also gotten out of the pool.

Just as she was about to take the elevator upstairs, she ran into Grandma Sterling.

The old lady looked at her in surprise. "Finished already?"

Grace nodded. "Yes."

Grandma Sterling had wanted to say more, but then she noticed Alexander ...