Klara's footsteps sounded on the stairs. She ran towards me.
"Aunt Sophia!" She ran over and hugged me. “Let’s play spa. I got a new pedicure set.”
Patricia laughed. "A spa day sounds perfect."
I looked at Klara's hopeful face and I couldn't say no.
I nodded. “Okay. Let's do it."
"Yay!" Klara ran to get her spa set. She came back with a plastic tub, some bottles of scented oil, and a collection of nail polish that would make any salon jealous.
Klara helped me out of my socks, careful of my injured ankle. Patricia brought over a basin and filled it with warm water.
"This is for relaxation," Klara explained seriously, like she was a real spa technician. "It helps your muscles not hurt."
"Thank you, honey." I lowered my good foot into the water.
Patricia sat on th
