After hesitating for a moment, she said, “Well... no, that won't be necessary. She hasn't been home in a long time. Please tell her that she's welcome here at any time."

After getting those words out in a rush, Julie quickly hung up.

She was a little flustered, but she didn't know why.

"Mom, who are you talking to?"

Vivian walked over with an unhappy expression on her face.