Sparks in the Storm

"Later," Valerie softly replied.

She opened the door of the drying machine, tossed in the clothes, and closed it. With her other hand, she held the phone and pressed the button. After switching the phone to silent mode, she hesitantly pressed the answer button.

As soon as the video call connected, Lily's rosy face appeared on the phone screen. Her entire face was almost pressed against the camera,