Chapter 17: Torn Hearts and Difficult Choices

　　The days turned into weeks, and Sally's frustration grew with each passing moment. Gavin's decision to change his number had left her feeling disconnected and adrift. She missed their late-night conversations, their fun, and the comfort of knowing he was just a call or text away. But now, he seemed like a distant figure, and she couldn't help but wonder why he had shut her out. 　　Sally sat in her desk in her office, her fingers tapping impatiently on the keyboard. She had been staring at her phone for what felt like an eternity, hoping for a message or a call from Gavin. But as the minutes ticked by, her frustration grew, and the phone remained stubbornly silent. 　　"Why won't he talk to me?" she whispered to herself, her voice tinged with frustration. "What did I do wrong?" 　　The unanswered questions swirled in her mind, causing her to second-guess every interaction they had shared. She thought back to the last time they spoke, trying to recall any signs of discomfort or distance, bu