Turning to Eden, he put on an apologetic smile. “Hey, Eden, I’m really sorry, but I just got a call from the complex,” he said, walking over to her. “There’s an issue with the boiler, and they need me to leave so they can handle it. They’re sending someone over to fix it, but… they’re saying it’ll take a while.”
Eden frowned slightly. “A boiler issue? That’s a little odd.”
Thomas gave a small shrug, trying to keep the situation light. “Yeah, I know. But it’s something they need to sort out, and since I’m the only one home… Well, they asked me to head out for a bit.”
Eden looked at him with a hint of skepticism, but after a beat, she softened. “Okay, I guess that makes sense. But where will you go?”
Thomas hesitated, knowing this was his chance to make his move. “Actually… I hate to ask
