Chương 25: Silver

 Ashley let out a yelp at the pain in her head which drew the attention of the three elders.

 "What's wrong?", the three asked at the same time. The pain in Ashley's head had decreased. She then smiled. "I'm fine." The young woman then saw a male figure from the corner of her eye but the grey-eyed elderly man had taken most of her attention.

 "You should take care of yourself, Ashley." The man's tone was filled with so much concern that Ashley couldn't help but find it strange, the memory from before becoming even more vivid.

 "Adam is right. You look like a pretty good girl. It would be a shame for you to get sick." Sandra held her cheek in her hand and shook her head pitifully.

 Ashley chuckled, finding their concern wholesome. "I'll be sure to take care of myself, Mrs.-." The old woman cut her off. "Aish, I said to call me Grandma Sandra. Mrs. Romano makes us feel distant. I like you so please address me as grandma, okay?"