She continued, more agitated than ever, "Didn't I tell you to cancel your business trip? Hurry up and come here. Otherwise, we won't even have a place to sleep tonight!"
Without waiting for my response, she hung up the phone again.
I muted my phone, and comfortably settled into a lounge chair on the balcony, enjoying the pleasant warmth.
I gradually dozed off, and when I woke up, it was almost evening.
The terrifying cold front had arrived, making the warmth of my home feel even more comforting.
Just then, my mother called again.
