Over on the other end of the line, Gloria instantly laughed. “Hey, you little child, you’ve also learned to flatter me now.”

“I didn’t, Grandma,” said Aino.

“Alright, alright, you didn’t. You can come and stay over whenever you want to and keep me company.”

“Mm-hmm, alright, Grandma,” said the little girl cheerfully.

“Aino, where’s your mother?” asked Gloria.

“Right next to me.” Aino immediately handed the phone over to Sabrina.

Sabrina called out, “Mom, I originally wanted to visit yo