Oliver paced the room in frustration. He had called Martha so many times, but her phone was switched off. With a heavy sigh, he turned, walked to his car, got in, and drove home.When he opened his front door and shut it behind him, he collapsed onto the couch and reclined, staring at the ceiling. He closed his eyes, then opened them again, his fists curling as his thoughts spiraled.Eventually, he dragged himself to his bedroom, washed up, and lay on the bed. He rolled from side to side, unable to find rest, his eyes constantly drifting to the wall clock. At 3 a.m., he tried calling Martha again, but her phone was still off.His chest tightened with anger and frustration. By 4 a.m., he gave up on sleep, got out of bed, and headed into the shower. After washing up and getting dressed for work, he prepared breakfast. By 5 a.m., he had already eaten and was on the road to Martha’s house.He arrived at 5:30 a.m. and sat in his car, watching her front door, his mind racing. When the clock
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