Jeremy, though bewildered, nodded and thanked her. He shut the door, the chill lingering in his bones as he braced himself for the cold. Layering on his thickest coat, scarf, and gloves, he prepared for the onslaught of frigid air.
The cold hit him like a punch, the wind clawing through his layers and seeping into his joints. Every step was an effort, his breath puffing out in misty bursts as he trudged toward the backyard.