Chapter 42

I looked at the pair of emerald bracelets that had appeared out of nowhere. The form of the bracelets was familiar, but I couldn't recall who they belonged to. My first instinct told me that they must be very important to me. Upon noticing my confused expression, Elijah took out a yellowed photograph. After only one glance, I was thunderstruck. It was a photo of my family! It was a photo of me, my late grandma, Dad, Mom, and Jonathan. In the photo, I was wearing a pink dress and was about ten years old. Meanwhile, Grandma—who was seated at the center—was dressed in an old-fashioned blouse with a kind smile on her face. She looked ahead quietly, as if she were staring at me through the photo. Suddenly, a loud bang went off in my head. Something had smashed through the railings of my memory with a roar. "Grandma!" My legs went limp, and I crumpled to the ground. Elijah stared down at me coldly. I looked at the emerald bracelets. I remembered—Grandma gave me the bracelets