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.

evening, he found himself on the balcony, puffing away on

as she spoke, Sir, your daughter seems

furrowed his brow, stubbing out the cigarette

It was burning up.

cold in this warm

of the blue. She insisted on tucking Miss Jeslyn in herself. We tried to stop her because shes never

voice trailed off

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

daughter Jeslyn sick

she put on a coy smile. Youre back at last! Why the rush? That floozy just landed in Duefron, right? Its been ages

bit longer? Daisy delicately traced the handrail with her fingers, asking, Are you worried about the baby? S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

the child to

delivering a sharp slap to

Have you lost your mind? Shes your own flesh and blood. How could

taking a moment to gather herself. Finally, she looked up at him and retorted, Youre the one whos driving me insane! Albert, why

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