her arms looked.

Then Carol walked toward us.

Chapter Five: The Remark That Changed Everything

“Let me see my granddaughter,” my mother said.

Jenna smiled and turned Lily toward her.

Carol leaned closer.

For a moment, she said nothing.

Then she looked at the relatives gathered around us and gave a small, disapproving laugh.

“Well, she’s certainly still tiny, isn’t she?”

I forced a smile.

“She’s growing well, Mom.”

“I know, I know. You’ve told me that.”

Her eyes moved over Lily again.

“I just hope she doesn’t always look