They arrived without warning. Wanted to make a surprise. And then this… — Marinka, hello! We haven’t seen each other for so long. How are you?

— Mariya, hello! It’s been so long since we’ve seen each other. How are you? — Hello! Emma? Marina didn’t recognize her cousin’s voice right away. The last time they visited was about five years ago with Aunt Zoya. They rarely called, only when they needed something. That’s why the unexpected call made Marina wary. […]

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