After more than six months apart, that was all he could manage.
He couldnt ask for more. He couldnt risk making the same mistake and hurting the woman he loved again.
Shed made it clear she wanted space. All he could do was honor her wishes and keep his distance.
As Albert took a few strides, the elevator doors slid shut behind him.
The sound was barely a whisper but it weighed heavy on him. He hesitated, wanting to steal a glance back at her, but the doors were already sealed shut.
The longing to see her again gnawed at him.
for a moment before
the sun beamed
ran through him,
himself on the balcony, puffing
baby. She looked distressed as she spoke, Sir, your daughter seems to have a
Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing out the cigarette before gently
It was burning up.
Howd she catch a cold in this
insisted on tucking Miss Jeslyn in herself. We tried to stop her because shes never done it before, but she wouldnt budge. Said shed talk to you if
voice trailed
this. He figured Daisy got worked up again because he was away on
her daughter Jeslyn sick just to get Albert
Their eyes locked. Seeing the fatigue and anger etched on his face, she put on a coy smile.
a bit longer? Daisy delicately traced the handrail with her fingers, asking, Are you worried about the
child to the
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