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

the sun

chill ran through him, leaving him feeling low even

found himself on the balcony, puffing away on a

she spoke, Sir, your daughter seems to have

we take her to the hospital? Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing out

It was burning up.

Howd she catch a cold in this warm weather? The servant

on your trip last night, Mrs. Waston showed up out of the blue. She insisted on tucking Miss Jeslyn in herself. We

trailed

Daisy

sick just to get Albert to hurry

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

linger a bit longer? Daisy delicately traced the handrail with her

child to the

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