Giselle’s nose tingled with the sting of impending tears, but she managed a brave smile, assuring her grandmother, “Grandma, I’m more than fine. I’m just dreaming of showing you the world one day.”

“Alright, sweetheart, see the world for me first,” her grandmother said softly.

Their tender exchange was abruptly cut off by a maid’s sharp interruption. “Madam, it’s time for your grandmother to rest. I’ll escort her now.”

The call ended without another ...