"What do you mean? You're not coming home tonight?" Halsey asked.Shaun had to stay at the office to deal with Sierra. "Yeah, I won't be able to come home tonight. You should go to bed early."Halsey pouted a little. "Money isn't everything, and it's not like I plan to stay at home. I can earn money, too, so you don't have to work so hard."Shaun smirked. "Are you trying to say you miss me?"Halsey's voice was sweet. "I want to cuddle with you while I sleep."Hearing her coo like that made Shaun melt. Since Halsey had gotten pregnant, they hadn't been able to share much intimacy, so even the smallest little gesture made him react."I want to cuddle with you and the baby, too," Shaun said, holding the phone, "but there's an emergency at the office tonight. I can't leave."Halsey's smile faded. "Okay…but you have to make sure you get some rest, too.""Alright."They hung up, and Halsey lay on the bed alone. With Shaun not home, the room felt unusually quiet.She didn't want to
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