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Chapter Forty-Four: Great Grammie's Secret

Author: Alex Dane Lee
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

"Alright then... You see, your Great Grammie was one of the Golden Girls back in the fifties. She didn't go to any auditions, but she was personally handpicked by a movie producer, while she was on a trip during summer vacation. She starred in many romantic movies, and she was in the peak of her career when she finally announced and decided to retire from the movie industry because she decided to marry your Great Grandpapa." Quiel continues on with his trivia about his grandmother.

"Wow, that's surprising to hear, Daddy! I've never thought and imagined that we have a superstar in our family!" Eleana exclaimed, while looking amazed.

"Like Great Grammie, just like great granddaughter!" Eliza smilingly commented.

"I couldn't agree more, darling." Quiel nodded to his wife in agreement.

"Well, I wish I could be just like Great Grammie..." Eleana wistfully stated.

"Of course you can, honey! Even though you didn't pass that audition, you will have your own spotlight in God's perfect timing.
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