One week later: -"I should be home in a few hours. I'm sorry; it seems like it's becoming a common trend to miss dinner.""Don't worry, baby; I understand. You've got an entire company resting on those lovely, broad shoulders of yours.""I'll be there as soon as I can, okay?""I'll be here." His mother tone was bright and cheerful, and though it was undeniably an exaggeration purely for her benefit, Sebestian appreciated it."I miss you mum," he murmured, his tone warm and dripping sincerity like honey from his lips."I've been counting down the minutes since you called," Jasmine mused. "We're down to one hundred and sixteen by my calculations."Leaning against the stained-glass window, tracing the ridges in the glass with his thumb, Sebestian smiled to himself. "I think we can manage that." He paused, wanting just a moment to indulge in relishing the warm feeling blooming in his chest. With a soft sigh of disdain, he said with displeasure, "I'm sorry, but I've got lots of work thes
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