62. Phone call

Sebastian returned back to his wife, Aurora, eager to spend some quality time with her after being away for a couple of hours. As he entered their cozy living room, he found her engrossed in a lively conversation over the phone. Her animated gestures and furrowed brows indicated that she was in the midst of a serious discussion.

"I am very upset with you, Paapa," she scolded, her voice tinged with disappointment. "How could you miss Christmas with me?"

Sebastian approached her quietly, his heart sinking at the realization of his mistake. He circled his arms around his wife's waist, attempting to offer comfort as she continued to talk on the phone.

"What urgent work could possibly keep you away on Christmas?" Aurora's tone softened slightly, a hint of sadness creeping into her words. "You've barely been in town for the past two days. I've missed you terribly. What's been keeping you so busy?"

Sebastian sighed inwardly, feeling a pang of guilt for neglecting his wife during such a speci