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.

himself on the balcony, puffing

baby. She looked distressed as she spoke, Sir, your daughter seems to have a cold and a

Albert furrowed his brow, stubbing out the cigarette before

It was burning up.

frown deepened as he questioned, What happened? Howd she catch a cold in this warm weather? The servant feared Albert

blue. She insisted on tucking Miss Jeslyn in herself. We tried to stop her because

trailed off

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

her daughter Jeslyn sick

Fuming, Albert stormed downstairs just as Daisy returned. Their eyes locked. Seeing the fatigue and anger etched on his face, she put on

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child to the

slowly, delivering a sharp slap to Daisys

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

the one whos driving me insane! Albert, why are you so concerned about the child? Youve never ever touched

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