Maami!” Marissa exclaimed as she hurried to her grandmother’s side. “What is the problem? Are your legs giving you issues again?  Sorry, here, stretch it out a bit. I already said that we should go to the hospital so they can check you out properly. All this shea butter and herb mixture won’t work,” Marissa said in concern as she massaged Mama’s legs, hoping to relieve the pain.

“I am fine. I am old, and this kind of thing is not unusual. I just need to… ah wait” she said holding Marissa’s hand to stop her from massaging her legs.

“Sorry ma, am I hurting you?” Marissa said as she...