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.

found himself on the balcony, puffing away on a

as she spoke, Sir, your

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

It was burning up.

Howd she catch a cold in this warm weather? The servant feared Albert might blame her, so she

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

trailed

heard this. He figured Daisy got worked up again

her daughter Jeslyn sick just to get Albert to hurry

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

the handrail with her fingers, asking, Are you worried about the

handed the child

stairs slowly, delivering

and blood. How could you do this to her? Daisy staggered from the

a moment to gather herself. Finally, she looked up at him and retorted, Youre the one whos driving

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