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 before finally

sun beamed

chill ran through him, leaving him feeling low even after he reached

he found himself on the

hurried over, cradling the baby. She looked distressed as she spoke,

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

It was burning up.

she catch a cold in this warm weather? The servant feared Albert might

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

voice trailed

He figured Daisy got worked up again because he was away on

made her daughter Jeslyn sick

she out of her 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 just landed in Duefron,

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

child to the

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