I felt emotional while reading your story, I can imagine what your grandma experienced in her childhood, that means, her childhood was stolen from her, it's one ugly thing a child should not experience. I must say, she was a strong woman and it's good you have beautiful memories you both shared.
Hmmm...the smell of books, I think I am familiar with that smell, some libraries do have the smell and study rooms at times too.
It's unfortunate that even in the present age, some female children are being given out in marriage and I wonder when it would stop.
Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Popped in from Dreemport, being a #dreemerforlife
Thanks for reading through.
You're welcome.