Emily was always glued to her phone, even during simple moments like waiting for the bus. One evening, an elderly woman named Mrs. Harper sat beside her and attempted to engage in small talk. “Lovely evening, isn’t it?” Mrs. Harper said kindly. Emily barely noticed, too absorbed in her screen to acknowledge the effort.
When the bus finally arrived, Emily accidentally dropped her phone. Mrs. Harper kindly picked it up for her, noticing an incoming call from “Mom.” As she handed the phone back, she gently said, “Don’t miss what’s truly important, dear.”
Emily, still distracted, shrugged off the advice and pocketed her phone, continuing with her day without giving the call another thought. Hours passed before she finally decided to return her mom’s call. To her shock, an unfamiliar voice answered, delivering the devastating news: “I’m sorry, your mother was in an accident earlier today. She has passed away.”
Stunned, Emily dropped her phone, realizing the missed call could have been her mother’s final attempt to reach her. Regret overwhelmed her as she sat alone, wishing she had listened sooner.