C34 GAME OF SHADOWS

Rosalia's POV

As I reclined on my bed, the faint sounds of Lilianna's laughter on the other end of the phone line made my heart swell. She was recounting her day, full of stories about her grandma and their little adventures together.

“And then, Grandma and I baked cookies! I put in the chocolate chips myself,” Lilianna said, her voice brimming with pride.

“That sounds wonderful, Lilly