Casually, I asked him, “Any special plans today?”“Not really. I should be back early tonight to spend time with you,” he replied simply without looking up.Just as he was about to leave, his phone rang. He picked it up immediately. From the other end came a soft, coquettish voice, “Leo, darling, can we spend New Year’s Eve on an island? I love the midnight fireworks there.”“Alright, I’ll make arrangements.”The indulgence in his voice was something I had never heard before. After hanging up, he calmly finished putting on his shoes, with no sign of unease. Just as he opened the door to leave, he seemed to remember something suddenly.“Honey, there’s an arms auction in Trinacria today. I have to go this afternoon and probably won’t be back till late.”Forcing a smile and carefully managing my emotions, I said, “Sure, the family comes first. Be safe.”He looked at me, slightly surprised at my gentle reminder, as though he had expected me to complain, as I had always done when
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