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

sun beamed

chill ran through him, leaving him feeling low even

the balcony,

she spoke, Sir, your

her to the hospital? Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing out the cigarette before gently feeling

It was burning up.

in this

insisted on tucking Miss Jeslyn in herself. We tried to stop her because shes never done it before,

trailed

this. He figured Daisy got

sick just to get Albert to

mind? Fuming, Albert stormed downstairs just as Daisy returned. Their 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

linger a bit longer? Daisy delicately traced the handrail with her fingers, asking, Are you worried about

handed the child to the

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