Heidi turned around and smiled sheepishly at Otto.

"Otto, what I meant was that I hope Edith will return home sooner. After all, it's a tough world out there. Everyone knows what your mother is like. I'm just worried she will suffer."

Heidi tried to smooth things out by adding, "Otto, I'm going to Northerna City this afternoon. If you want, I can also help you talk to Edith—"

"There's no need for that," Otto said in a deep voice.

"My mother is doing well for herself. None of you have to wo