He was afraid she'd be
upset about his absence, and is glad that she understands he's doing this for his loved ones.
Not exact matches
(I also think that if it were me, I might feel worse
about having my baby not be
upset by my
absence!)
If you return to work after vacationing for an extended period of time that was mostly spent with your dog, it will very likely yearn for your company and be
upset about your sudden
absence.