Chapter 19: A Grateful Invitation

　　As the days passed, Sally found herself feeling more and more at ease with John's company. They spent time together, exploring their shared interests, and enjoying each other's laughter and companionship. Sally cherished the moments they shared, grateful for the genuine friendship that had blossomed between them. 　　Meanwhile, Gavin's heart was in turmoil. He couldn't stop thinking about Sally and the hurtful words he had said to her. He knew he had made a mistake, and the guilt weighed heavily on his conscience. Despite being with his wife, Melisa, he couldn't shake the thoughts of Sally from his mind. 　　In the quiet of their bedroom, unable to resist any longer, Gavin decided to call Sally. Gavin hesitated for a moment before reaching for his phone. His heart yearned to hear Sally's voice, to talk to her, to apologize once again for his hurtful words. His fingers trembled as he dialed her number, torn between the desire to hear her voice and the fear of the consequences if Melisa fo