But it's hard. He misses her too. He misses her smile, her voice, the songs she sings even when things look black. And he knows she loves him. But why hasn't she called? Perhaps she's forgotten them. Perhaps she's decided to stay there. Perhaps she's found someone else. He feels like crying, but he can't. Not in front of the children.

This passage delves into the character's inner turmoil. He expresses his deep longing for his wife, recalling specific details like her smile and voice. He grapples with the uncertainty of her absence, considering various reasons for her silence, and suppresses his own emotions to appear strong for the children.