“What does that mean?” I asked her angrily. Nana’s riddles were beginning to get on my nerves.

She shrugged and said, “What does it matter? Why don’t you concern yourself with your destiny instead?”

“Nana! Are you going to tell me what’s going on or do we have to keep playing these mind games all day?” I asked her impatiently.

“Listen, Jade. Just like the triplets’ mother, I too have a gift of sorcery,” she said. “When I first saw you with that necklace hanging around your neck, I saw your future.”

Her words sent chills down my spine. “Why didn’t you ever tell me this before?”

“Because the timing...