Chapter 78. It's All a Play

Selena stepped into the simple house with a ceiling dimly lit by a single, sparingly used light bulb. She could only afford to keep one light on to save electricity for her family's needs. In the quiet of the house, her footsteps resonated like gentle piano notes in the air.

After freshening up and taking a shower, she walked down the narrow hallway to her beloved grandmother's room, a place filled with hope and love. In her hands, she carried a tray with warm food and the medications her dear grandmother needed.

As the door to the room opened, a faint ray of dim light illuminated the peaceful face of her grandmother lying on the bed. A weak smile formed on her lips as she saw Selena, a bloom that continued to thrive despite her limitations.

"Grandma, I brought you some food," Selena said softly, like morning dew. She placed the tray on the bedside table.

Her grandmother smiled affectionately. "Thank you, my dear," she said with a raspy voice. "You are the li