An Unexpected Stay

As indecision set in upon Warren, the sight of the heavy rain outside did make him feel like staying.

“Can't you just call the driver to pick you up?” Miriam commented abruptly, plunging the warm atmosphere that had just begun to build into an icy abyss.

Her response caused cold sweat to break out across Valerie's forehead. Shouldn't she be trying to get him to stay? Why is she trying to kick him