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.

a moment

sun

Instead, a chill ran through him, leaving him feeling low

the balcony,

she spoke, Sir, your daughter seems to have a cold and

to the hospital? Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing

It was burning up.

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

while you 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 shes never done it before, but she wouldnt budge.

trailed off

he heard this. He figured Daisy got

her daughter Jeslyn sick just to get Albert to

anger etched on his face, she put on a coy smile. Youre back at last! Why

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

the child to

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