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 finally stepping

sun beamed

through him,

on the balcony, puffing away on

hurried over, cradling the baby. She looked distressed as she

the hospital? Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing out the cigarette

It was burning up.

he questioned, What happened? Howd she catch a cold in this warm weather?

on your trip last night, Mrs. Waston showed up out of the blue. She 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 anything went

trailed

deepened as he heard this. He figured Daisy got worked up again because

sick just to get Albert to

just as Daisy returned. Their eyes locked. Seeing the fatigue and anger etched on his face, she put

the handrail with her fingers, asking, Are you worried about

the child to the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255