Unexpected Intimacy

Valerie had initially planned to call Oliver but realized it was pretty late. So, she decided to wait until tomorrow to apologize.

After all, she had been the one to break her promise and understood Oliver's character well enough to know he might be hurt. Valerie hesitated, unsure whether she should call him now or later.

However, during her contemplation, a text message came in from Gideon.

Witho