Leila had never met her mother. Her mother passed away the moment Leila came into the world. It was a saddening event. Instead of the usual laughter that accompanies the birth of a newborn, there was only crying—and the newborn cried too.
Everyone was somber that night, and more bad news darkened the atmosphere—Leila had inherited her mother's illness.
Though deeply saddened, Grandma Lewis acted quickly. She hired a young wet nurse and prepared baby formula. She treated Leila with utmost care and took her to the countryside. It was cleaner and safer than the city, and at that time, they were still working to develop a cure for her condition.
However, Leila missed out on her childhood. She had to stay indoors all day or sit in front of the house.
