Because, you answered her right away, like you were hanging there, holding your phone, just HOPING she'd send you a text message.
Pursuing. Needy. Not attractive.
Better:
The next morning, write her back "Sorry -- just saw this. Hope you are doing well! -- "
Let's face it, when we're in these sitches, our reasoning is usually FLAWED. That's why we need everyone else to help us with the counter-intuitive stuff.
I know I did.
Puppy
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712