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.
lingered for a moment before finally stepping
the sun beamed
warmth. Instead, a chill ran through him, leaving him feeling low
himself on the balcony, puffing away on
the baby. She looked distressed as she
to the hospital? Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing out the cigarette before gently feeling the babys
It was burning up.
he questioned, What happened? Howd she catch a cold in this warm weather?
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
voice trailed
this. He figured Daisy got
daughter Jeslyn sick just to get Albert
eyes locked. Seeing the fatigue and anger etched on his face, she put on a coy smile. Youre back at last! Why the rush? That floozy just landed in Duefron,
handrail with
handed the child to
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