Mallory's phone rang, and the name "Dominic" flashed on the screen. She hesitated for a moment, glancing at Harris. His raised eyebrow was a silent question.

"Are you going to answer that?" Harris was curious, but he asked cautiously.

"I... I don't know." Mallory was uncertain, but curiosity got the best of her, and she answered the call, putting it on speaker for Harris to hear.

Dominic's voice trembled with sincerity as he spoke on the other line. "Mallory, I know I've messed up big time, but I really want to talk to you. Can we meet? I need to make things right."

Harris listened to Dominic's words, and his...