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
sun
no warmth. Instead, a chill ran through him, leaving him feeling low even after
on the balcony, puffing away
She looked distressed as she spoke,
Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing out the cigarette before gently feeling
It was burning up.
What happened? Howd she catch a cold in this warm weather? The servant feared Albert might blame her,
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
voice trailed
as he heard this. He figured Daisy got worked up again because he was away on
made her daughter Jeslyn sick just to get Albert to
Their eyes locked. Seeing the fatigue and anger etched on his face, she
bit longer? Daisy delicately traced the handrail with her fingers, asking, Are you worried
child to
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