"They say absence makes the heart grow fonder."

Isaac held the phone, lazily leaning against the chair's backrest as he gazed out of the window. He asked, "Do you miss me?"

"Yes, I do," Camila replied.

Isaac's heart softened.

No matter how angry he was, his anger dissipated.

"Alright."

He seemed content now.

Camila inquired, "When will you come back?"

"I still have work to attend to for a few more days..."

Camila teased, "Didn't you say it would take half a month?"

Irritated by her words, Isaac chuckled.

"You did that on purpose, didn't you?"

By this time, the car had already arrived at her residence. Camila stepped out of the vehicle and remarked, “Come back early after work.

I miss you."

Upon hearing her words, Isaac yearned to rush back.

In that moment, all he could do was reply softly, "Yes."

"Should I hang up now?"

"Okay."

After ending the call, Camila placed the phone in her pocket. She opened the door and entered the room, only to be startled by the scene unfolding in the living room.

“Mom, what's going on?"