The Secret Reward

After he had answered three emails in half an hour, Gideon had still received no reply.

Valerie didn't go to bed early. She was a night owl.

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Sitting on the couch, Valerie was editing the pictures that were taken today. The ringtone did not reach her ears.

When she was texting Barnaby, she saw the message Gideon had sent two hours ago.

After checking the time, she decided not to reply while r