Chapter 4

Grandma let out a sigh and stepped in front of me. "Sybil, I know you're feeling hurt and thinking it's unfair.

"I'm not sure if you picked out this dress yourself, but the other ladies are right. It's really not the best choice for a day like this.

"Just do as I say and go change, okay? I'm still counting on you to help me celebrate my birthday."

I patted Grandma's hand, my face full of grievance. I said, "Grandma, I think Mom and the other ladies must have misunderstood.

"This isn't some fancy Cloud Brocade. It's just regular fabric,…