The Jade Peony
Why are all the family members holding their breath?
Why are all the family members holding their breath when Grandmamma died?
Why are all the family members holding their breath when Grandmamma died?
The family members are holding their breath because they are waiting for some sign from the grandmother that the end of her life went well. Good fortune is seen as dependent upon the proper passing of a loved one.
The Jade Peony