A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

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.

He lingered for a moment before finally stepping out.

Outside, the sun beamed down.

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

the balcony, puffing away

baby. She looked distressed as she spoke,

brow, stubbing

It was burning up.

happened? Howd she catch a cold in this warm weather? The servant

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. Said shed

trailed

deepened as he heard this. He figured Daisy got worked up again because he was away

deliberately made her daughter Jeslyn sick just to get Albert to

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

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handed the child to the

descended the stairs slowly, delivering a sharp

Shes your own flesh and blood. How could you do this to her? Daisy staggered from

for support, taking a moment to gather herself. Finally, she looked up at him and retorted, Youre the one whos driving me insane! Albert, why are you so concerned about the child? Youve never ever touched me.