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

warmth. Instead, a chill ran through him,

he found himself on the balcony, puffing away on a

She looked distressed as she spoke, Sir, your daughter seems to have

to the hospital? Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing

It was burning up.

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

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

voice trailed off

Daisy got worked up again because he was away on

Jeslyn sick just to

Their eyes locked. Seeing the fatigue and anger etched on his face, she put on a coy smile. Youre back at last!

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

handed the child to the

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