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

sun beamed

ran through him, leaving him feeling low even after

on the

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

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

It was burning up.

catch a cold in this warm

out 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

He figured Daisy got worked up again because

daughter Jeslyn sick just

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

delicately traced the handrail with her fingers, asking, Are you

handed the child to the

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