24 Her tales of my grandfather were mesmerizing, filled with feats that bordered on the mythical. I couldn’t help but ask, “Was he a sorcerer?” Her face darkened with anger, and she scolded me. “Grandmother, no one has ever told me things like this!” I exclaimed, feeling a mix of fear and curiosity. “Are you different from other children?” she retorted, her tone softening. I drifted off to sleep that night, comforted by her gentle words and the rich legacy of stories she shared. The next morning, my grandmother
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy OTg0NzAy