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

the sun beamed

felt no warmth. Instead, a chill ran through him, leaving him feeling low even after he reached

himself on the balcony, puffing away on

baby. She looked distressed as she spoke, Sir, your daughter

his brow, stubbing out

It was burning up.

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

were away 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

voice trailed off

Daisy got worked up again because he was away

made her daughter Jeslyn sick just to get Albert

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

handrail with her fingers, asking, Are you

the child to

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