As dusk embraced the sky, Giselle wrapped up her livestream session for the day.

In the living room, Chase and his grandmother were absorbed in a television show. Spotting Giselle stepping out from her room, the grandmother beckoned her over.

“Giselle, are you hungry? I’ve prepared some porridge,”

she said, rising to fetch it from the kitchen.

Giselle started to follow, but her grandmother gently pushed her back with a wave of her hand. “Sit with Chase, dear. ...