Chapter 288
- Rosalina's POV
- The thin ribbons of incense smoke gradually faded into the quiet air of the parlour, leaving behind the rich, grounding scent of sandalwood.
- By the time the final ceremonial bows were completed and the ritual prayers for Grandma came to a close, the pendulum clock in the hallway struck with a low chime. I pulled up my sleeve to glance at my watch—six on the dot.