On the 24th attempt, the call finally connected, and she reprimanded me fiercely, "Keep dialing like that! Are you trying to conjure up evil spirits? You've jinxed all my good fortune!"
While being scolded by Yasmin had become somewhat routine, given the gravity of the situation, I had no choice but to inform her.
"Your parents and Renee had a car accident and are being treated at The Third People's Hospital! Hurry up and come over..." Yasmin's anger intensified before I could finish speaking, "Lawson Litton, have you lost your mind? What have my parents done to deserve this from you? Are you putting a curse on them? And even on our daughter? I was wondering why my day was filled with misfortune, but now I realize it's because you've jinxed everything! I finally took a day off for some peace and quiet and even arranged for my parents to look after Renee. And here you are, lounging in the hospital, playing with your phone. What else could you possibly want?"
At that very moment, a doctor emerged from a room, visibly agitated, and shouted at me, "Where is Renee's mother? Notify her immediately!"