After giving her instructions to the child, Arabella Donovan turned to the girl's parents. "The child was born in the year of the Pig. This year clashes with her birth sign, so she'll face many sudden changes. It's best to keep her away from places with bridges or water, and when you're out, don't let her out of your sight."
"Oh, okay." Arabella Donovan's expression was so serious that Pearl Lyons nodded instinctively. Only after Arabella had left did it dawn on her to ask, "Mom, Dad, did you ever tell her Sheldon's zodiac sign?"
"No. Why would we have told her that?"
"Then... how did she know?"
The expressions on their faces froze. They stared at each other, eyes wide with disbelief.
It took them a long moment to process this, then their heads snapped in unison toward Sheldon and the beautiful brocade bag around her neck.
"!!!"
Meanwhile, Arabella Donovan was oblivious to the shock and panic her parting words had caused the Lyons family.
