The moment the call ends, the protagonist reflects on the suddenness of loss while feeling a strange comfort in its ordinariness. The death of someone with whom she envisioned a shared future strikes her as both surreal and mundane. This juxtaposition highlights the often abrupt and undramatic nature of life-changing news.
In this scenario, the call serves as a reminder of mortality and the unpredictability of life. The protagonist grapples with...