“Your mom's annoyed?” I repeated his words, my anger’s blazing overhead. "Liam Clark, that's my mom! Your mother-in-law! Just because you rushed to see the fireworks, you left an elderly woman alone at a highway rest stop where she’s unfamiliar with the place? Do you still have the heart?"
“Alright, alright, what’s the big deal? She’s not lost. You’re on your way to pick her up anyway, right?”
His tone was unsympathetic, “Hurry up and bring her over. I sent you the hotel address. Don't keep the whole family waiting for just two of you!”
“Family? Who says we're family?” I trembled with rage. “Liam, I’m warning you. If anything happens to my mom, I’ll never forgive you!!”
“Anne, are you out of control? You’re being ridiculous! This is unreasonable!” His voice grew impatient and sharp. “Come if you want, you’re ruining the mood!”
Then he hung up right away. Listening to the busy tone, I slammed my hands hard on the steering wheel.
An hour and a half later, I finally reached the service area. From a distance, I saw my mother sitting alone on a bench in the rest area and a staff member in uniform was standing beside her.
I rushed out before the car even stopped.
“Mom!”
“Anne!”